Subtract 30/9 from 98/5
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 3 3/9
98/5 - 30/9 is 244/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
98/5 = 98 × 9/5 × 9 = 882/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
30/9 = 30 × 5/9 × 5 = 150/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/45 - 150/45 = 882 - 150/45 = 732/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/15
- In mixed form: 164/15
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