Subtract 98/54 from 28/10
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 1 44/54
28/10 - 98/54 is 133/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
28/10 = 28 × 27/10 × 27 = 756/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
98/54 = 98 × 5/54 × 5 = 490/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/270 - 490/270 = 756 - 490/270 = 266/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/135
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