Subtract 6/98 from 72/28
1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 6/98
72/28 - 6/98 is 123/49.
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,
72/28 = 72 × 7/28 × 7 = 504/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/196 - 12/196 = 504 - 12/196 = 492/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/49
- In mixed form: 225/49
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