Subtract 16/36 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 16/36
98/28 - 16/36 is 55/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
98/28 = 98 × 9/28 × 9 = 882/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/252 - 112/252 = 882 - 112/252 = 770/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/18
- In mixed form: 31/18
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