Subtract 4/98 from 84/30
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 4/98
84/30 - 4/98 is 676/245.
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,
84/30 = 84 × 49/30 × 49 = 4116/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
4/98 = 4 × 15/98 × 15 = 60/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4116/1470 - 60/1470 = 4116 - 60/1470 = 4056/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 676/245
- In mixed form: 2186/245
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