Subtract 35/98 from 5/54
5/54 - 35/98 is -50/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
5/54 = 5 × 49/54 × 49 = 245/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
35/98 = 35 × 27/98 × 27 = 945/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/2646 - 945/2646 = 245 - 945/2646 = -700/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/189
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