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Subtract 30/50 from 98/35

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 30/50

98/35 - 30/50 is 11/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    98/35 = 98 × 10/35 × 10 = 980/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    980/350 - 210/350 = 980 - 210/350 = 770/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/5
  6. In mixed form: 21/5

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