Subtract 98/70 from 4/28
1st number: 4/28, 2nd number: 1 28/70
4/28 - 98/70 is -44/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
98/70 = 98 × 2/70 × 2 = 196/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/140 - 196/140 = 20 - 196/140 = -176/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/35
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