Subtract 80/98 from 30/72
30/72 - 80/98 is -235/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
30/72 = 30 × 49/72 × 49 = 1470/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
80/98 = 80 × 36/98 × 36 = 2880/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/3528 - 2880/3528 = 1470 - 2880/3528 = -1410/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/588
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