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Subtract 8/98 from 2/10

2/10 - 8/98 is 29/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    2/10 = 2 × 49/10 × 49 = 98/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    8/98 = 8 × 5/98 × 5 = 40/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/490 - 40/490 = 98 - 40/490 = 58/490
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/245

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