Subtract 20/56 from 8/98
8/98 - 20/56 is -27/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
8/98 = 8 × 4/98 × 4 = 32/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
20/56 = 20 × 7/56 × 7 = 140/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/392 - 140/392 = 32 - 140/392 = -108/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/98
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