Subtract 5/49 from 3/98
3/98 - 5/49 is -1/14.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 1/98 × 1 = 3/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
5/49 = 5 × 2/49 × 2 = 10/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/98 - 10/98 = 3 - 10/98 = -7/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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