Subtract 98/64 from 80/56
1st number: 1 24/56, 2nd number: 1 34/64
80/56 - 98/64 is -23/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 8 = 448,
80/56 = 80 × 8/56 × 8 = 640/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
98/64 = 98 × 7/64 × 7 = 686/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/448 - 686/448 = 640 - 686/448 = -46/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/224
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