Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 10/28 from 5/98

5/98 - 10/28 is -15/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    10/28 = 10 × 7/28 × 7 = 70/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/196 - 70/196 = 10 - 70/196 = -60/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/49

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com