Subtract 7/54 from 98/70
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 7/54
98/70 - 7/54 is 343/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
98/70 = 98 × 27/70 × 27 = 2646/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
7/54 = 7 × 35/54 × 35 = 245/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/1890 - 245/1890 = 2646 - 245/1890 = 2401/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/270
- In mixed form: 173/270
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