Subtract 70/18 from 30/98
1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 3 16/18
30/98 - 70/18 is -1580/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 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 18 × 49 = 882,
70/18 = 70 × 49/18 × 49 = 3430/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/882 - 3430/882 = 270 - 3430/882 = -3160/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1580/441
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