Subtract 3/6 from 98/35
1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 3/6
98/35 - 3/6 is 23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
98/35 = 98 × 6/35 × 6 = 588/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
3/6 = 3 × 35/6 × 35 = 105/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/210 - 105/210 = 588 - 105/210 = 483/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
- In mixed form: 23/10
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