Subtract 98/35 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 2 28/35
27/4 - 98/35 is 79/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
27/4 = 27 × 35/4 × 35 = 945/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
98/35 = 98 × 4/35 × 4 = 392/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/140 - 392/140 = 945 - 392/140 = 553/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/20
- In mixed form: 319/20
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