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Subtract 70/15 from 35/98

1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 4 10/15

35/98 - 70/15 is -181/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    35/98 = 35 × 15/98 × 15 = 525/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    70/15 = 70 × 98/15 × 98 = 6860/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/1470 - 6860/1470 = 525 - 6860/1470 = -6335/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/42

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