Subtract 5/98 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 5/98
6/3 - 5/98 is 191/98.
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,
6/3 = 6 × 98/3 × 98 = 588/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/294 - 15/294 = 588 - 15/294 = 573/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/98
- In mixed form: 193/98
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