Subtract 3/98 from 30/10
1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 3/98
30/10 - 3/98 is 291/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
30/10 = 30 × 49/10 × 49 = 1470/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/490 - 15/490 = 1470 - 15/490 = 1455/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 291/98
- In mixed form: 295/98
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