Subtract 98/35 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 2 28/35
30/3 - 98/35 is 36/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
30/3 = 30 × 35/3 × 35 = 1050/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
98/35 = 98 × 3/35 × 3 = 294/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/105 - 294/105 = 1050 - 294/105 = 756/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/5
- In mixed form: 71/5
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