Subtract 60/9 from 30/98
1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 6 6/9
30/98 - 60/9 is -935/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
30/98 = 30 × 9/98 × 9 = 270/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
60/9 = 60 × 98/9 × 98 = 5880/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/882 - 5880/882 = 270 - 5880/882 = -5610/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -935/147
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