Subtract 2/30 from 98/80
1st number: 1 18/80, 2nd number: 2/30
98/80 - 2/30 is 139/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/240 - 16/240 = 294 - 16/240 = 278/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/120
- In mixed form: 119/120
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