Subtract 35/96 from 32/98
32/98 - 35/96 is -179/4704.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
32/98 = 32 × 48/98 × 48 = 1536/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
35/96 = 35 × 49/96 × 49 = 1715/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1536/4704 - 1715/4704 = 1536 - 1715/4704 = -179/4704
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