Subtract 6/5 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 1 1/5
98/28 - 6/5 is 23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
6/5 = 6 × 28/5 × 28 = 168/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/140 - 168/140 = 490 - 168/140 = 322/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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