Subtract 1/45 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 1/45
98/28 - 1/45 is 313/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
98/28 = 98 × 45/28 × 45 = 4410/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
1/45 = 1 × 28/45 × 28 = 28/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/1260 - 28/1260 = 4410 - 28/1260 = 4382/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/90
- In mixed form: 343/90
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