Answers

Subtract 6/98 from 5/35

5/35 - 6/98 is 4/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
   5/35 = 5 × 14/35 × 14 = 70/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   6/98 = 6 × 5/98 × 5 = 30/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/490 - 30/490 = 70 - 30/490 = 40/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/49

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