Subtract 32/98 from 30/9
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 32/98
30/9 - 32/98 is 442/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
30/9 = 30 × 98/9 × 98 = 2940/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
32/98 = 32 × 9/98 × 9 = 288/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/882 - 288/882 = 2940 - 288/882 = 2652/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 442/147
- In mixed form: 31/147
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