Subtract 7/30 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 7/30
98/10 - 7/30 is 287/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
98/10 = 98 × 3/10 × 3 = 294/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/30 - 7/30 = 294 - 7/30 = 287/30 - In mixed form: 917/30
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