Subtract 4/98 from 10/35
10/35 - 4/98 is 12/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
10/35 = 10 × 14/35 × 14 = 140/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
4/98 = 4 × 5/98 × 5 = 20/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/490 - 20/490 = 140 - 20/490 = 120/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/49
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