Subtract 28/81 from 10/98
10/98 - 28/81 is -967/3969.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
10/98 = 10 × 81/98 × 81 = 810/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
28/81 = 28 × 98/81 × 98 = 2744/7938 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/7938 - 2744/7938 = 810 - 2744/7938 = -1934/7938 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -967/3969
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