Subtract 42/81 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 42/81
98/28 - 42/81 is 161/54.
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,
42/81 = 42 × 28/81 × 28 = 1176/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7938/2268 - 1176/2268 = 7938 - 1176/2268 = 6762/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/54
- In mixed form: 253/54
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