Subtract 8/36 from 98/35
1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 8/36
98/35 - 8/36 is 116/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
98/35 = 98 × 36/35 × 36 = 3528/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
8/36 = 8 × 35/36 × 35 = 280/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/1260 - 280/1260 = 3528 - 280/1260 = 3248/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/45
- In mixed form: 226/45
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