Subtract 3/45 from 98/70
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 3/45
98/70 - 3/45 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
98/70 = 98 × 9/70 × 9 = 882/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/630 - 42/630 = 882 - 42/630 = 840/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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