Subtract 30/98 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 30/98
98/30 - 30/98 is 2176/735.
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,
98/30 = 98 × 49/30 × 49 = 4802/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
30/98 = 30 × 15/98 × 15 = 450/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/1470 - 450/1470 = 4802 - 450/1470 = 4352/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2176/735
- In mixed form: 2706/735
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