Subtract 5/30 from 98/75
1st number: 1 23/75, 2nd number: 5/30
98/75 - 5/30 is 57/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
98/75 = 98 × 2/75 × 2 = 196/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/150 - 25/150 = 196 - 25/150 = 171/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/50
- In mixed form: 17/50
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