Subtract 7/28 from 3/98
3/98 - 7/28 is -43/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
7/28 = 7 × 7/28 × 7 = 49/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/196 - 49/196 = 6 - 49/196 = -43/196
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