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Subtract 30/3 from 98/18

1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 10 0/3

98/18 - 30/3 is -41/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    98/18 = 98 × 1/18 × 1 = 98/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    30/3 = 30 × 6/3 × 6 = 180/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/18 - 180/18 = 98 - 180/18 = -82/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/9

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