Subtract 35/27 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 1 8/27
98/28 - 35/27 is 119/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
98/28 = 98 × 27/28 × 27 = 2646/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
35/27 = 35 × 28/27 × 28 = 980/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/756 - 980/756 = 2646 - 980/756 = 1666/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/54
- In mixed form: 211/54
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