Subtract 20/35 from 5/98
5/98 - 20/35 is -51/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
20/35 = 20 × 14/35 × 14 = 280/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/490 - 280/490 = 25 - 280/490 = -255/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/98
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