Answers

Subtract 42/98 from 98/30

1^st number: 3 8/30, 2^nd number: 42/98

98/30 - 42/98 is 298/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
   98/30 = 98 × 49/30 × 49 = 4802/1470
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
   42/98 = 42 × 15/98 × 15 = 630/1470
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4802/1470 - 630/1470 = 4802 - 630/1470 = 4172/1470
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 298/105
6. In mixed form: 288/105

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