Subtract 3/35 from 98/3
1st number: 32 2/3, 2nd number: 3/35
98/3 - 3/35 is 3421/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
98/3 = 98 × 35/3 × 35 = 3430/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
3/35 = 3 × 3/35 × 3 = 9/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/105 - 9/105 = 3430 - 9/105 = 3421/105 - In mixed form: 3261/105
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