Subtract 4/30 from 27/98
27/98 - 4/30 is 209/1470.
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,
27/98 = 27 × 15/98 × 15 = 405/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
4/30 = 4 × 49/30 × 49 = 196/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/1470 - 196/1470 = 405 - 196/1470 = 209/1470
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