Subtract 54/98 from 28/30
28/30 - 54/98 is 281/735.
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,
28/30 = 28 × 49/30 × 49 = 1372/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
54/98 = 54 × 15/98 × 15 = 810/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/1470 - 810/1470 = 1372 - 810/1470 = 562/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 281/735
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