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Subtract 28/40 from 98/64

1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 28/40

98/64 - 28/40 is 133/160.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 40 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    98/64 = 98 × 5/64 × 5 = 490/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    28/40 = 28 × 8/40 × 8 = 224/320
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/320 - 224/320 = 490 - 224/320 = 266/320
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/160

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