Subtract 7/30 from 27/98
27/98 - 7/30 is 31/735.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 49/30 × 49 = 343/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/1470 - 343/1470 = 405 - 343/1470 = 62/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/735
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