Subtract 4/98 from 1/81
1/81 - 4/98 is -113/3969.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
1/81 = 1 × 98/81 × 98 = 98/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
4/98 = 4 × 81/98 × 81 = 324/7938 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/7938 - 324/7938 = 98 - 324/7938 = -226/7938 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/3969
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