Subtract 20/98 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 20/98
70/28 - 20/98 is 225/98.
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,
70/28 = 70 × 7/28 × 7 = 490/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
20/98 = 20 × 2/98 × 2 = 40/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/196 - 40/196 = 490 - 40/196 = 450/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 225/98
- In mixed form: 229/98
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