Subtract 36/98 from 8/28
8/28 - 36/98 is -4/49.
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,
36/98 = 36 × 2/98 × 2 = 72/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/196 - 72/196 = 56 - 72/196 = -16/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/49
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/28-36/98 8/28-72/98 8/56-36/98 24/28-36/98 8/84-36/98 40/28-36/98 56/28-36/98