Subtract 5/98 from 1/28
1/28 - 5/98 is -3/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
1/28 = 1 × 7/28 × 7 = 7/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/196 - 10/196 = 7 - 10/196 = -3/196
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