Subtract 98/56 from 4/35
1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 1 42/56
4/35 - 98/56 is -229/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
4/35 = 4 × 8/35 × 8 = 32/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/280 - 490/280 = 32 - 490/280 = -458/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -229/140
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