Subtract 98/30 from 63/8
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 3 8/30
63/8 - 98/30 is 553/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
63/8 = 63 × 15/8 × 15 = 945/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
98/30 = 98 × 4/30 × 4 = 392/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/120 - 392/120 = 945 - 392/120 = 553/120 - In mixed form: 473/120
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