Subtract 98/30 from 2/64
1st number: 2/64, 2nd number: 3 8/30
2/64 - 98/30 is -1553/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 30 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
2/64 = 2 × 15/64 × 15 = 30/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
98/30 = 98 × 32/30 × 32 = 3136/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/960 - 3136/960 = 30 - 3136/960 = -3106/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1553/480
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