Subtract 18/64 from 1/98
1/98 - 18/64 is -425/1568.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
1/98 = 1 × 32/98 × 32 = 32/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
18/64 = 18 × 49/64 × 49 = 882/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/3136 - 882/3136 = 32 - 882/3136 = -850/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -425/1568
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