Answers

Subtract 98/96 from 25/35

1^st number: 25/35, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

25/35 - 98/96 is -103/336.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
   25/35 = 25 × 96/35 × 96 = 2400/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   98/96 = 98 × 35/96 × 35 = 3430/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/3360 - 3430/3360 = 2400 - 3430/3360 = -1030/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/336

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