Subtract 4/35 from 1/98
1/98 - 4/35 is -51/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
1/98 = 1 × 5/98 × 5 = 5/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
4/35 = 4 × 14/35 × 14 = 56/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/490 - 56/490 = 5 - 56/490 = -51/490
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