Subtract 24/35 from 30/98
30/98 - 24/35 is -93/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
30/98 = 30 × 5/98 × 5 = 150/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
24/35 = 24 × 14/35 × 14 = 336/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/490 - 336/490 = 150 - 336/490 = -186/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/245
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