Subtract 35/98 from 60/20
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 35/98
60/20 - 35/98 is 37/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
60/20 = 60 × 49/20 × 49 = 2940/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
35/98 = 35 × 10/98 × 10 = 350/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/980 - 350/980 = 2940 - 350/980 = 2590/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/14
- In mixed form: 29/14
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