Subtract 98/80 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 1 18/80
30/3 - 98/80 is 351/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
30/3 = 30 × 80/3 × 80 = 2400/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/240 - 294/240 = 2400 - 294/240 = 2106/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 351/40
- In mixed form: 831/40
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