Subtract 28/35 from 25/98
25/98 - 28/35 is -267/490.
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,
25/98 = 25 × 5/98 × 5 = 125/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
28/35 = 28 × 14/35 × 14 = 392/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/490 - 392/490 = 125 - 392/490 = -267/490
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