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Subtract 56/7 from 30/98

1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 8 0/7

30/98 - 56/7 is -377/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    30/98 = 30 × 1/98 × 1 = 30/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    56/7 = 56 × 14/7 × 14 = 784/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/98 - 784/98 = 30 - 784/98 = -754/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -377/49

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