Subtract 56/28 from 2/98
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 2 0/28
2/98 - 56/28 is -97/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
2/98 = 2 × 2/98 × 2 = 4/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
56/28 = 56 × 7/28 × 7 = 392/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/196 - 392/196 = 4 - 392/196 = -388/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/49
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