Subtract 30/98 from 7/60
7/60 - 30/98 is -557/2940.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
7/60 = 7 × 49/60 × 49 = 343/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
30/98 = 30 × 30/98 × 30 = 900/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/2940 - 900/2940 = 343 - 900/2940 = -557/2940
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/60-30/98 7/60-60/98 21/60-30/98 7/60-90/98 35/60-30/98 49/60-30/98