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Subtract 70/98 from 30/18

1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 70/98

30/18 - 70/98 is 20/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    30/18 = 30 × 49/18 × 49 = 1470/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    70/98 = 70 × 9/98 × 9 = 630/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/882 - 630/882 = 1470 - 630/882 = 840/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/21

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