Subtract 3/49 from 98/80
1st number: 1 18/80, 2nd number: 3/49
98/80 - 3/49 is 2281/1960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 49 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
98/80 = 98 × 49/80 × 49 = 4802/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
3/49 = 3 × 80/49 × 80 = 240/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/3920 - 240/3920 = 4802 - 240/3920 = 4562/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2281/1960
- In mixed form: 1321/1960
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