Subtract 50/98 from 72/30
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 50/98
72/30 - 50/98 is 463/245.
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,
72/30 = 72 × 49/30 × 49 = 3528/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/1470 - 750/1470 = 3528 - 750/1470 = 2778/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 463/245
- In mixed form: 1218/245
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