Subtract 30/50 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 30/50
98/30 - 30/50 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
98/30 = 98 × 5/30 × 5 = 490/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/150 - 90/150 = 490 - 90/150 = 400/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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