Subtract 3/98 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 3/98
60/18 - 3/98 is 971/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
60/18 = 60 × 49/18 × 49 = 2940/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/882 - 27/882 = 2940 - 27/882 = 2913/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 971/294
- In mixed form: 389/294
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