Subtract 28/98 from 35/42
35/42 - 28/98 is 23/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
35/42 = 35 × 7/42 × 7 = 245/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
28/98 = 28 × 3/98 × 3 = 84/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/294 - 84/294 = 245 - 84/294 = 161/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/42
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