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Subtract 7/98 from 1/8

1/8 - 7/98 is 3/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    1/8 = 1 × 49/8 × 49 = 49/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    7/98 = 7 × 4/98 × 4 = 28/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/392 - 28/392 = 49 - 28/392 = 21/392
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/56

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