Subtract 75/49 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 1 26/49
98/28 - 75/49 is 193/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
98/28 = 98 × 7/28 × 7 = 686/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
75/49 = 75 × 4/49 × 4 = 300/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/196 - 300/196 = 686 - 300/196 = 386/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/98
- In mixed form: 195/98
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