Subtract 63/30 from 24/98
1st number: 24/98, 2nd number: 2 3/30
24/98 - 63/30 is -909/490.
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,
24/98 = 24 × 15/98 × 15 = 360/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
63/30 = 63 × 49/30 × 49 = 3087/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/1470 - 3087/1470 = 360 - 3087/1470 = -2727/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -909/490
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