Subtract 27/98 from 30/4
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 27/98
30/4 - 27/98 is 354/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
30/4 = 30 × 49/4 × 49 = 1470/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
27/98 = 27 × 2/98 × 2 = 54/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/196 - 54/196 = 1470 - 54/196 = 1416/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 354/49
- In mixed form: 711/49
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