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Subtract 10/81 from 1/98

1/98 - 10/81 is -899/7938.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
    1/98 = 1 × 81/98 × 81 = 81/7938
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
    10/81 = 10 × 98/81 × 98 = 980/7938
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/7938 - 980/7938 = 81 - 980/7938 = -899/7938

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