Subtract 60/98 from 30/42
30/42 - 60/98 is 5/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
30/42 = 30 × 7/42 × 7 = 210/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
60/98 = 60 × 3/98 × 3 = 180/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/294 - 180/294 = 210 - 180/294 = 30/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/49
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