Subtract 30/98 from 4/6
4/6 - 30/98 is 53/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
4/6 = 4 × 49/6 × 49 = 196/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/294 - 90/294 = 196 - 90/294 = 106/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/147
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