Subtract 12/30 from 16/98, Solve 16/98

Subtract 12/30 from 16/98

16/98 - 12/30 is -58/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
16/98 = 16 × 15/98 × 15 = 240/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
12/30 = 12 × 49/30 × 49 = 588/1470
Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1470 - 588/1470 = 240 - 588/1470 = -348/1470
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/245

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