Answers

Subtract 35/98 from 50/80

50/80 - 35/98 is 15/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   50/80 = 50 × 49/80 × 49 = 2450/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
   35/98 = 35 × 40/98 × 40 = 1400/3920
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/3920 - 1400/3920 = 2450 - 1400/3920 = 1050/3920
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/56

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