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Subtract 18/8 from 1/98

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 2/8

1/98 - 18/8 is -439/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    1/98 = 1 × 4/98 × 4 = 4/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    18/8 = 18 × 49/8 × 49 = 882/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/392 - 882/392 = 4 - 882/392 = -878/392
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -439/196

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