Subtract 98/8 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 12 2/8
35/4 - 98/8 is -7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
35/4 = 35 × 2/4 × 2 = 70/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
98/8 = 98 × 1/8 × 1 = 98/8 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/8 - 98/8 = 70 - 98/8 = -28/8 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/2
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