Subtract 7/50 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 7/50
98/30 - 7/50 is 469/150.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/150 - 21/150 = 490 - 21/150 = 469/150 - In mixed form: 319/150
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