Subtract 20/45 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 20/45
98/30 - 20/45 is 127/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
98/30 = 98 × 3/30 × 3 = 294/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
20/45 = 20 × 2/45 × 2 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/90 - 40/90 = 294 - 40/90 = 254/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/45
- In mixed form: 237/45
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