Subtract 30/54 from 90/98
90/98 - 30/54 is 160/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
90/98 = 90 × 27/98 × 27 = 2430/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
30/54 = 30 × 49/54 × 49 = 1470/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/2646 - 1470/2646 = 2430 - 1470/2646 = 960/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/441
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