Subtract 30/36 from 3/98
3/98 - 30/36 is -118/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
3/98 = 3 × 18/98 × 18 = 54/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
30/36 = 30 × 49/36 × 49 = 1470/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/1764 - 1470/1764 = 54 - 1470/1764 = -1416/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -118/147
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