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Subtract 1/98 from 10/2

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 1/98

10/2 - 1/98 is 489/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    10/2 = 10 × 49/2 × 49 = 490/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    1/98 = 1 × 1/98 × 1 = 1/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/98 - 1/98 = 490 - 1/98 = 489/98
  5. In mixed form: 497/98

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