Subtract 28/64 from 5/98, Solve 5/98

Subtract 28/64 from 5/98

5/98 - 28/64 is -303/784.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
5/98 = 5 × 32/98 × 32 = 160/3136
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
28/64 = 28 × 49/64 × 49 = 1372/3136
Subtract the two like fractions:
160/3136 - 1372/3136 = 160 - 1372/3136 = -1212/3136
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -303/784

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