Subtract 3/98 from 70/36
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 3/98
70/36 - 3/98 is 844/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
70/36 = 70 × 49/36 × 49 = 3430/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
3/98 = 3 × 18/98 × 18 = 54/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/1764 - 54/1764 = 3430 - 54/1764 = 3376/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 844/441
- In mixed form: 1403/441
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