Subtract 5/98 from 3/28
3/28 - 5/98 is 11/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
3/28 = 3 × 7/28 × 7 = 21/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/196 - 10/196 = 21 - 10/196 = 11/196
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