Subtract 32/35 from 75/98
75/98 - 32/35 is -73/490.
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,
75/98 = 75 × 5/98 × 5 = 375/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
32/35 = 32 × 14/35 × 14 = 448/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/490 - 448/490 = 375 - 448/490 = -73/490
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