Subtract 75/98 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 75/98
30/3 - 75/98 is 905/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
30/3 = 30 × 98/3 × 98 = 2940/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
75/98 = 75 × 3/98 × 3 = 225/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/294 - 225/294 = 2940 - 225/294 = 2715/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 905/98
- In mixed form: 923/98
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