Subtract 27/98 from 32/28
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 27/98
32/28 - 27/98 is 85/98.
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,
32/28 = 32 × 7/28 × 7 = 224/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
27/98 = 27 × 2/98 × 2 = 54/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/196 - 54/196 = 224 - 54/196 = 170/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/98
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