Subtract 98/90 from 30/6
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 1 8/90
30/6 - 98/90 is 176/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
30/6 = 30 × 15/6 × 15 = 450/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/90 - 98/90 = 450 - 98/90 = 352/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/45
- In mixed form: 341/45
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