Subtract 98/96 from 10/35
1st number: 10/35, 2nd number: 1 2/96
10/35 - 98/96 is -247/336.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
10/35 = 10 × 96/35 × 96 = 960/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
98/96 = 98 × 35/96 × 35 = 3430/3360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/3360 - 3430/3360 = 960 - 3430/3360 = -2470/3360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/336
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