Subtract 50/35 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 1 15/35
98/20 - 50/35 is 243/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
98/20 = 98 × 7/20 × 7 = 686/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/140 - 200/140 = 686 - 200/140 = 486/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/70
- In mixed form: 333/70
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