Answers

Subtract 35/98 from 20/96

20/96 - 35/98 is -25/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   20/96 = 20 × 49/96 × 49 = 980/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   35/98 = 35 × 48/98 × 48 = 1680/4704
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   980/4704 - 1680/4704 = 980 - 1680/4704 = -700/4704
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/168

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