Subtract 1/98 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 1/98
75/30 - 1/98 is 122/49.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 49/30 × 49 = 3675/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
1/98 = 1 × 15/98 × 15 = 15/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3675/1470 - 15/1470 = 3675 - 15/1470 = 3660/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/49
- In mixed form: 224/49
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