Subtract 98/35 from 1/28
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 2 28/35
1/28 - 98/35 is -387/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
98/35 = 98 × 4/35 × 4 = 392/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/140 - 392/140 = 5 - 392/140 = -387/140
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