Subtract 35/98 from 10/48
10/48 - 35/98 is -25/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
10/48 = 10 × 49/48 × 49 = 490/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
35/98 = 35 × 24/98 × 24 = 840/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/2352 - 840/2352 = 490 - 840/2352 = -350/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/168
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