Subtract 18/42 from 30/98
30/98 - 18/42 is -6/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
18/42 = 18 × 7/42 × 7 = 126/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/294 - 126/294 = 90 - 126/294 = -36/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/49
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