Subtract 4/98 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 4/98
72 - 498 is 33998.
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,
498 = 4 × 198 × 1 = 498 - Subtract the two like fractions:
34398 - 498 = 343 - 498 = 33998 - In mixed form: 34598
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