Subtract 5/98 from 63/30
1st number: 2 3/30, 2nd number: 5/98
63/30 - 5/98 is 502/245.
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,
63/30 = 63 × 49/30 × 49 = 3087/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/1470 - 75/1470 = 3087 - 75/1470 = 3012/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 502/245
- In mixed form: 212/245
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