Subtract 2/98 from 6/3, Solve 2 0/3

Subtract 2/98 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 2/98

6/3 - 2/98 is 97/49.

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,
6/3 = 6 × 98/3 × 98 = 588/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
588/294 - 6/294 = 588 - 6/294 = 582/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/49
In mixed form: 148/49

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