Subtract 28/70 from 98/48
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 28/70
98/48 - 28/70 is 197/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
98/48 = 98 × 35/48 × 35 = 3430/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
28/70 = 28 × 24/70 × 24 = 672/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/1680 - 672/1680 = 3430 - 672/1680 = 2758/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/120
- In mixed form: 177/120
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