Subtract 18/98 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 18/98
36/30 - 18/98 is 249/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
36/30 = 36 × 49/30 × 49 = 1764/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
18/98 = 18 × 15/98 × 15 = 270/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/1470 - 270/1470 = 1764 - 270/1470 = 1494/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 249/245
- In mixed form: 14/245
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