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Subtract 10/84 from 3/98

3/98 - 10/84 is -13/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    10/84 = 10 × 7/84 × 7 = 70/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/588 - 70/588 = 18 - 70/588 = -52/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/147

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