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Subtract 35/64 from 8/98

8/98 - 35/64 is -1459/3136.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    8/98 = 8 × 32/98 × 32 = 256/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    35/64 = 35 × 49/64 × 49 = 1715/3136
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    256/3136 - 1715/3136 = 256 - 1715/3136 = -1459/3136

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