Answers

Subtract 42/49 from 98/30

1^st number: 3 8/30, 2^nd number: 42/49

98/30 - 42/49 is 253/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   98/30 = 98 × 49/30 × 49 = 4802/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
   42/49 = 42 × 30/49 × 30 = 1260/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/1470 - 1260/1470 = 4802 - 1260/1470 = 3542/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/105
6. In mixed form: 243/105

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