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Subtract 1/6 from 1/98

1/98 - 1/6 is -23/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    1/6 = 1 × 49/6 × 49 = 49/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3/294 - 49/294 = 3 - 49/294 = -46/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/147

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