Subtract 8/98 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 8/98
50/30 - 8/98 is 233/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
50/30 = 50 × 49/30 × 49 = 2450/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
8/98 = 8 × 15/98 × 15 = 120/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1470 - 120/1470 = 2450 - 120/1470 = 2330/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/147
- In mixed form: 186/147
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