Subtract 8/3 from 30/98
1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 2 2/3
30/98 - 8/3 is -347/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
8/3 = 8 × 98/3 × 98 = 784/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/294 - 784/294 = 90 - 784/294 = -694/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -347/147
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