Subtract 28/70 from 98/64
1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 28/70
98/64 - 28/70 is 181/160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
98/64 = 98 × 35/64 × 35 = 3430/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
28/70 = 28 × 32/70 × 32 = 896/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/2240 - 896/2240 = 3430 - 896/2240 = 2534/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/160
- In mixed form: 121/160
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