Subtract 10/98 from 20/3, Solve 6 2/3

Subtract 10/98 from 20/3

1^st number: 6 2/3, 2^nd number: 10/98

20/3 - 10/98 is 965/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
20/3 = 20 × 98/3 × 98 = 1960/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/294 - 30/294 = 1960 - 30/294 = 1930/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 965/147
In mixed form: 683/147

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