Subtract 6/63 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 6/63
98/30 - 6/63 is 111/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
98/30 = 98 × 21/30 × 21 = 2058/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
6/63 = 6 × 10/63 × 10 = 60/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/630 - 60/630 = 2058 - 60/630 = 1998/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/35
- In mixed form: 36/35
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