Subtract 36/80 from 1/98
1/98 - 36/80 is -431/980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
1/98 = 1 × 40/98 × 40 = 40/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
36/80 = 36 × 49/80 × 49 = 1764/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/3920 - 1764/3920 = 40 - 1764/3920 = -1724/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -431/980
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