Subtract 5/40 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 5/40
98/30 - 5/40 is 377/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/120 - 15/120 = 392 - 15/120 = 377/120 - In mixed form: 317/120
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