Subtract 28/98 from 54/4
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 28/98
54/4 - 28/98 is 185/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
54/4 = 54 × 49/4 × 49 = 2646/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
28/98 = 28 × 2/98 × 2 = 56/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/196 - 56/196 = 2646 - 56/196 = 2590/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/14
- In mixed form: 133/14
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