Subtract 10/98 from 45/28
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 10/98
45/28 - 10/98 is 295/196.
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,
45/28 = 45 × 7/28 × 7 = 315/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
10/98 = 10 × 2/98 × 2 = 20/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/196 - 20/196 = 315 - 20/196 = 295/196 - In mixed form: 199/196
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