Subtract 8/6 from 98/3
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 1 2/6
98/3 - 8/6 is 94/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
98/3 = 98 × 2/3 × 2 = 196/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
8/6 = 8 × 1/6 × 1 = 8/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/6 - 8/6 = 196 - 8/6 = 188/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/3
- In mixed form: 311/3
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