Subtract 2/15 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 2/15
98/30 - 2/15 is 47/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
98/30 = 98 × 1/30 × 1 = 98/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/30 - 4/30 = 98 - 4/30 = 94/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/15
- In mixed form: 32/15
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