Subtract 1/25 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 1/25
98/30 - 1/25 is 242/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
98/30 = 98 × 5/30 × 5 = 490/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
1/25 = 1 × 6/25 × 6 = 6/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/150 - 6/150 = 490 - 6/150 = 484/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/75
- In mixed form: 317/75
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