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Subtract 25/35 from 98/2

1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 25/35

98/2 - 25/35 is 338/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    98/2 = 98 × 35/2 × 35 = 3430/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
    25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3430/70 - 50/70 = 3430 - 50/70 = 3380/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 338/7
  6. In mixed form: 482/7

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