Subtract 1/35 from 98/2
1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 1/35
98/2 - 1/35 is 1714/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
98/2 = 98 × 35/2 × 35 = 3430/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
1/35 = 1 × 2/35 × 2 = 2/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/70 - 2/70 = 3430 - 2/70 = 3428/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1714/35
- In mixed form: 4834/35
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