Subtract 18/35 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 18/35
98/28 - 18/35 is 209/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
18/35 = 18 × 4/35 × 4 = 72/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/140 - 72/140 = 490 - 72/140 = 418/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/70
- In mixed form: 269/70
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