Subtract 1/48 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 1/48
98/30 - 1/48 is 779/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
98/30 = 98 × 8/30 × 8 = 784/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/240 - 5/240 = 784 - 5/240 = 779/240 - In mixed form: 359/240
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