Subtract 4/56 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 4/56
98/28 - 4/56 is 24/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
98/28 = 98 × 2/28 × 2 = 196/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
4/56 = 4 × 1/56 × 1 = 4/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/56 - 4/56 = 196 - 4/56 = 192/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/7
- In mixed form: 33/7
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