Subtract 35/5 from 2/98
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 7 0/5
2/98 - 35/5 is -342/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
35/5 = 35 × 98/5 × 98 = 3430/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/490 - 3430/490 = 10 - 3430/490 = -3420/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -342/49
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