Subtract 70/98 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 70/98
10/5 - 70/98 is 9/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
10/5 = 10 × 98/5 × 98 = 980/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
70/98 = 70 × 5/98 × 5 = 350/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/490 - 350/490 = 980 - 350/490 = 630/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
- In mixed form: 12/7
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