Subtract 54/98 from 30/75
30/75 - 54/98 is -37/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
30/75 = 30 × 98/75 × 98 = 2940/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
54/98 = 54 × 75/98 × 75 = 4050/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/7350 - 4050/7350 = 2940 - 4050/7350 = -1110/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/245
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