Subtract 80/98 from 70/96
70/96 - 80/98 is -205/2352.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
70/96 = 70 × 49/96 × 49 = 3430/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
80/98 = 80 × 48/98 × 48 = 3840/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/4704 - 3840/4704 = 3430 - 3840/4704 = -410/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -205/2352
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