Subtract 4/98 from 2/75
2/75 - 4/98 is -52/3675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
2/75 = 2 × 98/75 × 98 = 196/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
4/98 = 4 × 75/98 × 75 = 300/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/7350 - 300/7350 = 196 - 300/7350 = -104/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/3675
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