Subtract 7/35 from 10/98
10/98 - 7/35 is -24/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
10/98 = 10 × 5/98 × 5 = 50/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
7/35 = 7 × 14/35 × 14 = 98/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/490 - 98/490 = 50 - 98/490 = -48/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/245
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