Answers

Subtract 2/49 from 4/98

4/98 - 2/49 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
   4/98 = 4 × 1/98 × 1 = 4/98
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
   2/49 = 2 × 2/49 × 2 = 4/98
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4/98 - 4/98 = 4 - 4/98 = 0/98
5. The answer is 0

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