Subtract 35/45 from 98/7
1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 35/45
98/7 - 35/45 is 119/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
98/7 = 98 × 45/7 × 45 = 4410/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
35/45 = 35 × 7/45 × 7 = 245/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/315 - 245/315 = 4410 - 245/315 = 4165/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/9
- In mixed form: 132/9
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