Subtract 98/10 from 3/56
1st number: 3/56, 2nd number: 9 8/10
3/56 - 98/10 is -2729/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
98/10 = 98 × 28/10 × 28 = 2744/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/280 - 2744/280 = 15 - 2744/280 = -2729/280
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