Subtract 3/98 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 3/98
70/18 - 3/98 is 3403/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
70/18 = 70 × 49/18 × 49 = 3430/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/882 - 27/882 = 3430 - 27/882 = 3403/882 - In mixed form: 3757/882
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