Subtract 10/72 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 10/72
98/30 - 10/72 is 563/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
98/30 = 98 × 12/30 × 12 = 1176/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/360 - 50/360 = 1176 - 50/360 = 1126/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 563/180
- In mixed form: 323/180
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