Subtract 98/10 from 25/30
1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 9 8/10
25/30 - 98/10 is -269/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
98/10 = 98 × 3/10 × 3 = 294/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/30 - 294/30 = 25 - 294/30 = -269/30
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