Subtract 6/30 from 98/64
1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 6/30
98/64 - 6/30 is 213/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 30 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
98/64 = 98 × 15/64 × 15 = 1470/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
6/30 = 6 × 32/30 × 32 = 192/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/960 - 192/960 = 1470 - 192/960 = 1278/960 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/160
- In mixed form: 153/160
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