Subtract 1/35 from 9/98
9/98 - 1/35 is 31/490.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
1/35 = 1 × 14/35 × 14 = 14/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/490 - 14/490 = 45 - 14/490 = 31/490
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