Answers

Subtract 98/96 from 35/75

1^st number: 35/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

35/75 - 98/96 is -133/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   35/75 = 35 × 32/75 × 32 = 1120/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   98/96 = 98 × 25/96 × 25 = 2450/2400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/2400 - 2450/2400 = 1120 - 2450/2400 = -1330/2400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/240

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