Subtract 80/98 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 80/98
50/3 - 80/98 is 2330/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
50/3 = 50 × 98/3 × 98 = 4900/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
80/98 = 80 × 3/98 × 3 = 240/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4900/294 - 240/294 = 4900 - 240/294 = 4660/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2330/147
- In mixed form: 15125/147
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