Subtract 30/49 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 30/49
98/6 - 30/49 is 2311/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
98/6 = 98 × 49/6 × 49 = 4802/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
30/49 = 30 × 6/49 × 6 = 180/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/294 - 180/294 = 4802 - 180/294 = 4622/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2311/147
- In mixed form: 15106/147
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