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Subtract 25/98 from 1/28

1/28 - 25/98 is -43/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    1/28 = 1 × 7/28 × 7 = 7/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    25/98 = 25 × 2/98 × 2 = 50/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/196 - 50/196 = 7 - 50/196 = -43/196

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