Subtract 18/98 from 8/28
8/28 - 18/98 is 5/49.
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,
8/28 = 8 × 7/28 × 7 = 56/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
18/98 = 18 × 2/98 × 2 = 36/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/196 - 36/196 = 56 - 36/196 = 20/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/49
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