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Subtract 3/98 from 10/54

10/54 - 3/98 is 409/2646.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    10/54 = 10 × 49/54 × 49 = 490/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    3/98 = 3 × 27/98 × 27 = 81/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/2646 - 81/2646 = 490 - 81/2646 = 409/2646

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