Subtract 8/98 from 2/30
2/30 - 8/98 is -11/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
8/98 = 8 × 15/98 × 15 = 120/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/1470 - 120/1470 = 98 - 120/1470 = -22/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/735
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