Subtract 4/28 from 35/98
35/98 - 4/28 is 3/14.
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,
35/98 = 35 × 2/98 × 2 = 70/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
4/28 = 4 × 7/28 × 7 = 28/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/196 - 28/196 = 70 - 28/196 = 42/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/14
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