Subtract 3/98 from 1/36
1/36 - 3/98 is -5/1764.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
1/36 = 1 × 49/36 × 49 = 49/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
3/98 = 3 × 18/98 × 18 = 54/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/1764 - 54/1764 = 49 - 54/1764 = -5/1764
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