Subtract 2/98 from 5/20
5/20 - 2/98 is 45/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
5/20 = 5 × 49/20 × 49 = 245/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
2/98 = 2 × 10/98 × 10 = 20/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/980 - 20/980 = 245 - 20/980 = 225/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/196
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