Subtract 4/30 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 4/30
98/15 - 4/30 is 32/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
98/15 = 98 × 2/15 × 2 = 196/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
4/30 = 4 × 1/30 × 1 = 4/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/30 - 4/30 = 196 - 4/30 = 192/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
- In mixed form: 62/5
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