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Subtract 2/25 from 1/98

1/98 - 2/25 is -171/2450.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    2/25 = 2 × 98/25 × 98 = 196/2450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/2450 - 196/2450 = 25 - 196/2450 = -171/2450

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