Subtract 7/98 from 1/20
1/20 - 7/98 is -3/140.
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,
1/20 = 1 × 49/20 × 49 = 49/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
7/98 = 7 × 10/98 × 10 = 70/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/980 - 70/980 = 49 - 70/980 = -21/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/140
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