Subtract 1/30 from 35/98
35/98 - 1/30 is 34/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
35/98 = 35 × 15/98 × 15 = 525/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
1/30 = 1 × 49/30 × 49 = 49/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/1470 - 49/1470 = 525 - 49/1470 = 476/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/105
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