Subtract 1/30 from 6/98
6/98 - 1/30 is 41/1470.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 15/98 × 15 = 90/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
1/30 = 1 × 49/30 × 49 = 49/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/1470 - 49/1470 = 90 - 49/1470 = 41/1470
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