Subtract 98/64 from 10/35
1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 1 34/64
10/35 - 98/64 is -279/224.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
10/35 = 10 × 64/35 × 64 = 640/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
98/64 = 98 × 35/64 × 35 = 3430/2240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
640/2240 - 3430/2240 = 640 - 3430/2240 = -2790/2240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -279/224
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