Subtract 30/49 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 30/49
98/15 - 30/49 is 4352/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
98/15 = 98 × 49/15 × 49 = 4802/735 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
30/49 = 30 × 15/49 × 15 = 450/735 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/735 - 450/735 = 4802 - 450/735 = 4352/735 - In mixed form: 5677/735
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