Subtract 9/98 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 9/98
30/5 - 9/98 is 579/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
30/5 = 30 × 98/5 × 98 = 2940/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/490 - 45/490 = 2940 - 45/490 = 2895/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 579/98
- In mixed form: 589/98
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