Subtract 70/81 from 56/98
56/98 - 70/81 is -166/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
56/98 = 56 × 81/98 × 81 = 4536/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
70/81 = 70 × 98/81 × 98 = 6860/7938 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4536/7938 - 6860/7938 = 4536 - 6860/7938 = -2324/7938 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/567
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