Subtract 10/35 from 80/98
80/98 - 10/35 is 26/49.
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,
80/98 = 80 × 5/98 × 5 = 400/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
10/35 = 10 × 14/35 × 14 = 140/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/490 - 140/490 = 400 - 140/490 = 260/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/49
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