Subtract 14/81 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 14/81
98/28 - 14/81 is 539/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
98/28 = 98 × 81/28 × 81 = 7938/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
14/81 = 14 × 28/81 × 28 = 392/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7938/2268 - 392/2268 = 7938 - 392/2268 = 7546/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 539/162
- In mixed form: 353/162
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