Subtract 14/35 from 15/98
15/98 - 14/35 is -121/490.
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,
15/98 = 15 × 5/98 × 5 = 75/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
14/35 = 14 × 14/35 × 14 = 196/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/490 - 196/490 = 75 - 196/490 = -121/490
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