Subtract 10/98 from 2/20
2/20 - 10/98 is -1/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
2/20 = 2 × 49/20 × 49 = 98/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
10/98 = 10 × 10/98 × 10 = 100/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/980 - 100/980 = 98 - 100/980 = -2/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/490
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