Subtract 36/98 from 90/56
1st number: 1 34/56, 2nd number: 36/98
90/56 - 36/98 is 243/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
90/56 = 90 × 7/56 × 7 = 630/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
36/98 = 36 × 4/98 × 4 = 144/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/392 - 144/392 = 630 - 144/392 = 486/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/196
- In mixed form: 147/196
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