Subtract 5/98 from 42/30
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 5/98
42/30 - 5/98 is 661/490.
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,
42/30 = 42 × 49/30 × 49 = 2058/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/1470 - 75/1470 = 2058 - 75/1470 = 1983/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 661/490
- In mixed form: 1171/490
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