Subtract 3/49 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 3/49
70/28 - 3/49 is 239/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 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 49 × 4 = 196,
3/49 = 3 × 4/49 × 4 = 12/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/196 - 12/196 = 490 - 12/196 = 478/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/98
- In mixed form: 243/98
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