Subtract 63/28 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 2 7/28
98/10 - 63/28 is 151/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
98/10 = 98 × 14/10 × 14 = 1372/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
63/28 = 63 × 5/28 × 5 = 315/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/140 - 315/140 = 1372 - 315/140 = 1057/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/20
- In mixed form: 711/20
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