Subtract 6/30 from 96/98
96/98 - 6/30 is 191/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
96/98 = 96 × 15/98 × 15 = 1440/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
6/30 = 6 × 49/30 × 49 = 294/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/1470 - 294/1470 = 1440 - 294/1470 = 1146/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/245
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