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Subtract 2/5 from 1/98

1/98 - 2/5 is -191/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    1/98 = 1 × 5/98 × 5 = 5/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    2/5 = 2 × 98/5 × 98 = 196/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/490 - 196/490 = 5 - 196/490 = -191/490

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