Subtract 8/35 from 10/98, Solve 10/98

Subtract 8/35 from 10/98

10/98 - 8/35 is -31/245.

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,
8/35 = 8 × 14/35 × 14 = 112/490
Subtract the two like fractions:
50/490 - 112/490 = 50 - 112/490 = -62/490
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/245

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad