Subtract 98/80 from 64/56
1st number: 1 8/56, 2nd number: 1 18/80
64/56 - 98/80 is -23/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
64/56 = 64 × 10/56 × 10 = 640/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
98/80 = 98 × 7/80 × 7 = 686/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/560 - 686/560 = 640 - 686/560 = -46/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/280
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