Subtract 98/70 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 1 28/70
36/30 - 98/70 is -1/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
36/30 = 36 × 7/30 × 7 = 252/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
98/70 = 98 × 3/70 × 3 = 294/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/210 - 294/210 = 252 - 294/210 = -42/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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