Subtract 98/80 from 1/35
1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 1 18/80
1/35 - 98/80 is -67/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
1/35 = 1 × 16/35 × 16 = 16/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
98/80 = 98 × 7/80 × 7 = 686/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/560 - 686/560 = 16 - 686/560 = -670/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/56
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