Subtract 28/24 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 1 4/24
98/30 - 28/24 is 21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
98/30 = 98 × 4/30 × 4 = 392/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
28/24 = 28 × 5/24 × 5 = 140/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/120 - 140/120 = 392 - 140/120 = 252/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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