Subtract 2/35 from 7/98
7/98 - 2/35 is 1/70.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 5/98 × 5 = 35/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
2/35 = 2 × 14/35 × 14 = 28/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/490 - 28/490 = 35 - 28/490 = 7/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/70
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 14/98-2/35 7/98-4/35 7/98-2/70 21/98-2/35 7/98-6/35 35/98-2/35 7/98-10/35 49/98-2/35 7/98-14/35