Subtract 28/98 from 7/28
7/28 - 28/98 is -1/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
7/28 = 7 × 7/28 × 7 = 49/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
28/98 = 28 × 2/98 × 2 = 56/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/196 - 56/196 = 49 - 56/196 = -7/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28
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