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Subtract 5/98 from 9/3

1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 5/98

9/3 - 5/98 is 289/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    9/3 = 9 × 98/3 × 98 = 882/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/294 - 15/294 = 882 - 15/294 = 867/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 289/98
  6. In mixed form: 293/98

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