Subtract 14/49 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 14/49
98/30 - 14/49 is 313/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 49 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
98/30 = 98 × 49/30 × 49 = 4802/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
14/49 = 14 × 30/49 × 30 = 420/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/1470 - 420/1470 = 4802 - 420/1470 = 4382/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/105
- In mixed form: 2103/105
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