Subtract 98/32 from 30/35
1st number: 30/35, 2nd number: 3 2/32
30/35 - 98/32 is -247/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
30/35 = 30 × 32/35 × 32 = 960/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
98/32 = 98 × 35/32 × 35 = 3430/1120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/1120 - 3430/1120 = 960 - 3430/1120 = -2470/1120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/112
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