Subtract 36/30 from 2/98
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 6/30
2/98 - 36/30 is -289/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
2/98 = 2 × 15/98 × 15 = 30/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
36/30 = 36 × 49/30 × 49 = 1764/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/1470 - 1764/1470 = 30 - 1764/1470 = -1734/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/245
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