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Subtract 9/75 from 30/98

30/98 - 9/75 is 228/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    30/98 = 30 × 75/98 × 75 = 2250/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    9/75 = 9 × 98/75 × 98 = 882/7350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2250/7350 - 882/7350 = 2250 - 882/7350 = 1368/7350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 228/1225

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