Subtract 98/45 from 10/35
1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 2 8/45
10/35 - 98/45 is -596/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
10/35 = 10 × 9/35 × 9 = 90/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
98/45 = 98 × 7/45 × 7 = 686/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/315 - 686/315 = 90 - 686/315 = -596/315
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