Subtract 56/98 from 6/8
6/8 - 56/98 is 5/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
6/8 = 6 × 49/8 × 49 = 294/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
56/98 = 56 × 4/98 × 4 = 224/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/392 - 224/392 = 294 - 224/392 = 70/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/28
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