Subtract 30/70 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 30/70
98/9 - 30/70 is 659/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
98/9 = 98 × 70/9 × 70 = 6860/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
30/70 = 30 × 9/70 × 9 = 270/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6860/630 - 270/630 = 6860 - 270/630 = 6590/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/63
- In mixed form: 1029/63
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