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Subtract 4/98 from 10/8

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 4/98

10/8 - 4/98 is 237/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    10/8 = 10 × 49/8 × 49 = 490/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    4/98 = 4 × 4/98 × 4 = 16/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/392 - 16/392 = 490 - 16/392 = 474/392
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 237/196
  6. In mixed form: 141/196

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