Subtract 1/98 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 1/98
72 - 198 is 17149.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
72 = 7 × 492 × 49 = 34398 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
198 = 1 × 198 × 1 = 198 - Subtract the two like fractions:
34398 - 198 = 343 - 198 = 34298 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17149
- In mixed form: 32449
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