Subtract 8/98 from 2/28
2/28 - 8/98 is -1/98.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 7/28 × 7 = 14/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/196 - 16/196 = 14 - 16/196 = -2/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/98
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