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Subtract 98/64 from 80/98

1st number: 80/98, 2nd number: 1 34/64

80/98 - 98/64 is -1121/1568.

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,
    80/98 = 80 × 32/98 × 32 = 2560/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    98/64 = 98 × 49/64 × 49 = 4802/3136
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2560/3136 - 4802/3136 = 2560 - 4802/3136 = -2242/3136
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1121/1568

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