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Subtract 98/48 from 5/35

1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 2 2/48

5/35 - 98/48 is -319/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    5/35 = 5 × 48/35 × 48 = 240/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    98/48 = 98 × 35/48 × 35 = 3430/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/1680 - 3430/1680 = 240 - 3430/1680 = -3190/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -319/168

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