Subtract 6/98 from 7/30
7/30 - 6/98 is 253/1470.
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,
7/30 = 7 × 49/30 × 49 = 343/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
6/98 = 6 × 15/98 × 15 = 90/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/1470 - 90/1470 = 343 - 90/1470 = 253/1470
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