Subtract 35/98 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 35/98
50/28 - 35/98 is 10/7.
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,
50/28 = 50 × 7/28 × 7 = 350/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
35/98 = 35 × 2/98 × 2 = 70/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/196 - 70/196 = 350 - 70/196 = 280/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
- In mixed form: 13/7
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