Subtract 2/98 from 36/28
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 2/98
36/28 - 2/98 is 62/49.
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,
36/28 = 36 × 7/28 × 7 = 252/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
2/98 = 2 × 2/98 × 2 = 4/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/196 - 4/196 = 252 - 4/196 = 248/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/49
- In mixed form: 113/49
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