Subtract 70/35 from 32/98
1st number: 32/98, 2nd number: 2 0/35
32/98 - 70/35 is -82/49.
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,
32/98 = 32 × 5/98 × 5 = 160/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
70/35 = 70 × 14/35 × 14 = 980/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/490 - 980/490 = 160 - 980/490 = -820/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/49
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