Subtract 2/4 from 5/98
5/98 - 2/4 is -22/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/196 - 98/196 = 10 - 98/196 = -88/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/49
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