Subtract 15/30 from 98/25
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 15/30
98/25 - 15/30 is 171/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
98/25 = 98 × 6/25 × 6 = 588/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/150 - 75/150 = 588 - 75/150 = 513/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/50
- In mixed form: 321/50
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