Subtract 12/98 from 4/30
4/30 - 12/98 is 8/735.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 49/30 × 49 = 196/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
12/98 = 12 × 15/98 × 15 = 180/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1470 - 180/1470 = 196 - 180/1470 = 16/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/735
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