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Subtract 10/90 from 98/30

1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 10/90

98/30 - 10/90 is 142/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    98/30 = 98 × 3/30 × 3 = 294/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/90 - 10/90 = 294 - 10/90 = 284/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/45
  6. In mixed form: 37/45

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