Subtract 75/30 from 40/98
1st number: 40/98, 2nd number: 2 15/30
40/98 - 75/30 is -205/98.
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,
40/98 = 40 × 15/98 × 15 = 600/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
75/30 = 75 × 49/30 × 49 = 3675/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/1470 - 3675/1470 = 600 - 3675/1470 = -3075/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/98
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