Subtract 60/4 from 98/70
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 15 0/4
98/70 - 60/4 is -68/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
98/70 = 98 × 2/70 × 2 = 196/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
60/4 = 60 × 35/4 × 35 = 2100/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/140 - 2100/140 = 196 - 2100/140 = -1904/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/5
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 98/70-60/8 98/70-60/12 98/70-60/20 98/70-60/28