Subtract 2/49 from 20/98
20/98 - 2/49 is 8/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
20/98 = 20 × 1/98 × 1 = 20/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
2/49 = 2 × 2/49 × 2 = 4/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/98 - 4/98 = 20 - 4/98 = 16/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/49
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