Subtract 18/98 from 30/45
30/45 - 18/98 is 71/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
30/45 = 30 × 98/45 × 98 = 2940/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
18/98 = 18 × 45/98 × 45 = 810/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/4410 - 810/4410 = 2940 - 810/4410 = 2130/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/147
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