Subtract 6/60 from 30/98
30/98 - 6/60 is 101/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
30/98 = 30 × 30/98 × 30 = 900/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
6/60 = 6 × 49/60 × 49 = 294/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/2940 - 294/2940 = 900 - 294/2940 = 606/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/490
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