Subtract 9/49 from 98/35
1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 9/49
98/35 - 9/49 is 641/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
98/35 = 98 × 7/35 × 7 = 686/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
9/49 = 9 × 5/49 × 5 = 45/245 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/245 - 45/245 = 686 - 45/245 = 641/245 - In mixed form: 2151/245
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