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Subtract 30/10 from 98/6

1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 3 0/10

98/6 - 30/10 is 40/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    98/6 = 98 × 5/6 × 5 = 490/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    30/10 = 30 × 3/10 × 3 = 90/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/30 - 90/30 = 490 - 90/30 = 400/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
  6. In mixed form: 131/3

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