Subtract 7/56 from 10/98
10/98 - 7/56 is -9/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
10/98 = 10 × 4/98 × 4 = 40/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
7/56 = 7 × 7/56 × 7 = 49/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/392 - 49/392 = 40 - 49/392 = -9/392
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