Subtract 35/25 from 42/98
1st number: 42/98, 2nd number: 1 10/25
42/98 - 35/25 is -34/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
42/98 = 42 × 25/98 × 25 = 1050/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
35/25 = 35 × 98/25 × 98 = 3430/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/2450 - 3430/2450 = 1050 - 3430/2450 = -2380/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/35
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