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Subtract 1/35 from 1/98

1/98 - 1/35 is -9/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 35 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    1/98 = 1 × 5/98 × 5 = 5/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    1/35 = 1 × 14/35 × 14 = 14/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/490 - 14/490 = 5 - 14/490 = -9/490

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