Subtract 6/10 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 6/10
98/30 - 6/10 is 8/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
98/30 = 98 × 1/30 × 1 = 98/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
6/10 = 6 × 3/10 × 3 = 18/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/30 - 18/30 = 98 - 18/30 = 80/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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