Subtract 2/98 from 27/30
27/30 - 2/98 is 431/490.
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,
27/30 = 27 × 49/30 × 49 = 1323/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
2/98 = 2 × 15/98 × 15 = 30/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/1470 - 30/1470 = 1323 - 30/1470 = 1293/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/490
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