Subtract 21/9 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 2 3/9
98/30 - 21/9 is 14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 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 9 × 10 = 90,
21/9 = 21 × 10/9 × 10 = 210/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/90 - 210/90 = 294 - 210/90 = 84/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/15
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