Answers

Subtract 98/64 from 35/49

1^st number: 35/49, 2^nd number: 1 34/64

35/49 - 98/64 is -183/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 64 is 3136
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 64 = 3136,
   35/49 = 35 × 64/49 × 64 = 2240/3136
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
   98/64 = 98 × 49/64 × 49 = 4802/3136
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2240/3136 - 4802/3136 = 2240 - 4802/3136 = -2562/3136
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -183/224

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