Subtract 2/36 from 1/98
1/98 - 2/36 is -20/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
1/98 = 1 × 18/98 × 18 = 18/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
2/36 = 2 × 49/36 × 49 = 98/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/1764 - 98/1764 = 18 - 98/1764 = -80/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -20/441
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