Subtract 2/30 from 56/98
56/98 - 2/30 is 53/105.
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,
56/98 = 56 × 15/98 × 15 = 840/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
2/30 = 2 × 49/30 × 49 = 98/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/1470 - 98/1470 = 840 - 98/1470 = 742/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/105
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