Subtract 98/81 from 30/35
1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 1 17/81
30/35 - 98/81 is -200/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
30/35 = 30 × 81/35 × 81 = 2430/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
98/81 = 98 × 35/81 × 35 = 3430/2835 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/2835 - 3430/2835 = 2430 - 3430/2835 = -1000/2835 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -200/567
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