Subtract 16/25 from 30/98, Solve 30/98

Subtract 16/25 from 30/98

30/98 - 16/25 is -409/1225.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
30/98 = 30 × 25/98 × 25 = 750/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
16/25 = 16 × 98/25 × 98 = 1568/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/2450 - 1568/2450 = 750 - 1568/2450 = -818/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -409/1225

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