Subtract 3/8 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 3/8
98/30 - 3/8 is 347/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
98/30 = 98 × 4/30 × 4 = 392/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/120 - 45/120 = 392 - 45/120 = 347/120 - In mixed form: 2107/120
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