Subtract 4/70 from 30/98
30/98 - 4/70 is 61/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 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 70 × 7 = 490,
4/70 = 4 × 7/70 × 7 = 28/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/490 - 28/490 = 150 - 28/490 = 122/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/245
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