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Subtract 98/28 from 20/10

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 3 14/28

20/10 - 98/28 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    20/10 = 20 × 14/10 × 14 = 280/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    280/140 - 490/140 = 280 - 490/140 = -210/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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