Subtract 3/36 from 10/98
10/98 - 3/36 is 11/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
10/98 = 10 × 18/98 × 18 = 180/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
3/36 = 3 × 49/36 × 49 = 147/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/1764 - 147/1764 = 180 - 147/1764 = 33/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/588
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