Subtract 30/98 from 45/21
1st number: 2 3/21, 2nd number: 30/98
45/21 - 30/98 is 90/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
45/21 = 45 × 14/21 × 14 = 630/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/294 - 90/294 = 630 - 90/294 = 540/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 90/49
- In mixed form: 141/49
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