Subtract 75/98 from 1/8
1/8 - 75/98 is -251/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
1/8 = 1 × 49/8 × 49 = 49/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
75/98 = 75 × 4/98 × 4 = 300/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/392 - 300/392 = 49 - 300/392 = -251/392
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