Subtract 14/56 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 14/56
98/30 - 14/56 is 181/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 56 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
98/30 = 98 × 28/30 × 28 = 2744/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
14/56 = 14 × 15/56 × 15 = 210/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/840 - 210/840 = 2744 - 210/840 = 2534/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/60
- In mixed form: 31/60
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