Subtract 10/6 from 10/98, Solve 10/98

Subtract 10/6 from 10/98

1^st number: 10/98, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

10/98 - 10/6 is -230/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
10/6 = 10 × 49/6 × 49 = 490/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/294 - 490/294 = 30 - 490/294 = -460/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -230/147

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