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Subtract 1/98 from 10/3

1st number: 3 1/3, 2nd number: 1/98

10/3 - 1/98 is 977/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    10/3 = 10 × 98/3 × 98 = 980/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    980/294 - 3/294 = 980 - 3/294 = 977/294
  5. In mixed form: 395/294

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