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Subtract 1/75 from 35/98

35/98 - 1/75 is 361/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    35/98 = 35 × 75/98 × 75 = 2625/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    1/75 = 1 × 98/75 × 98 = 98/7350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2625/7350 - 98/7350 = 2625 - 98/7350 = 2527/7350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/1050

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