Subtract 28/84 from 30/98
30/98 - 28/84 is -4/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
30/98 = 30 × 6/98 × 6 = 180/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
28/84 = 28 × 7/84 × 7 = 196/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/588 - 196/588 = 180 - 196/588 = -16/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/147
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