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Subtract 3/98 from 5/3

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 3/98

5/3 - 3/98 is 481/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    5/3 = 5 × 98/3 × 98 = 490/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/294 - 9/294 = 490 - 9/294 = 481/294
  5. In mixed form: 1187/294

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