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Subtract 3/98 from 2/36

2/36 - 3/98 is 11/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    2/36 = 2 × 49/36 × 49 = 98/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    3/98 = 3 × 18/98 × 18 = 54/1764
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/1764 - 54/1764 = 98 - 54/1764 = 44/1764
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/441

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