Subtract 81/60 from 8/98
1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 1 21/60
8/98 - 81/60 is -1243/980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
8/98 = 8 × 30/98 × 30 = 240/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
81/60 = 81 × 49/60 × 49 = 3969/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/2940 - 3969/2940 = 240 - 3969/2940 = -3729/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1243/980
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