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Subtract 6/98 from 1/4

1/4 - 6/98 is 37/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    1/4 = 1 × 49/4 × 49 = 49/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/196 - 12/196 = 49 - 12/196 = 37/196

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