Subtract 36/98 from 1/4
1/4 - 36/98 is -23/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
1/4 = 1 × 49/4 × 49 = 49/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
36/98 = 36 × 2/98 × 2 = 72/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/196 - 72/196 = 49 - 72/196 = -23/196
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