Subtract 7/42 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 7/42
98/30 - 7/42 is 31/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
98/30 = 98 × 7/30 × 7 = 686/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
7/42 = 7 × 5/42 × 5 = 35/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/210 - 35/210 = 686 - 35/210 = 651/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/10
- In mixed form: 31/10
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