Subtract 98/35 from 5/6
1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 2 28/35
5/6 - 98/35 is -59/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
98/35 = 98 × 6/35 × 6 = 588/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/210 - 588/210 = 175 - 588/210 = -413/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/30
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