Subtract 35/98 from 60/8
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 35/98
60/8 - 35/98 is 50/7.
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,
60/8 = 60 × 49/8 × 49 = 2940/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
35/98 = 35 × 4/98 × 4 = 140/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/392 - 140/392 = 2940 - 140/392 = 2800/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/7
- In mixed form: 71/7
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