Subtract 98/7 from 1/5
1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 14 0/7
1/5 - 98/7 is -69/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
1/5 = 1 × 7/5 × 7 = 7/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
98/7 = 98 × 5/7 × 5 = 490/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/35 - 490/35 = 7 - 490/35 = -483/35 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/5
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