Subtract 3/30 from 45/98
45/98 - 3/30 is 88/245.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 15/98 × 15 = 675/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
3/30 = 3 × 49/30 × 49 = 147/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/1470 - 147/1470 = 675 - 147/1470 = 528/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/245
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