Subtract 96/30 from 3/98, Solve 3/98

Subtract 96/30 from 3/98

1^st number: 3/98, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

3/98 - 96/30 is -1553/490.

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,
3/98 = 3 × 15/98 × 15 = 45/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
96/30 = 96 × 49/30 × 49 = 4704/1470
Subtract the two like fractions:
45/1470 - 4704/1470 = 45 - 4704/1470 = -4659/1470
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1553/490

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