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Subtract 98/54 from 10/35

1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 1 44/54

10/35 - 98/54 is -289/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    10/35 = 10 × 54/35 × 54 = 540/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    98/54 = 98 × 35/54 × 35 = 3430/1890
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/1890 - 3430/1890 = 540 - 3430/1890 = -2890/1890
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/189

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