Subtract 4/3 from 20/98
1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 1 1/3
20/98 - 4/3 is -166/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
4/3 = 4 × 98/3 × 98 = 392/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/294 - 392/294 = 60 - 392/294 = -332/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/147
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