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Subtract 3/98 from 2/5

2/5 - 3/98 is 181/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    2/5 = 2 × 98/5 × 98 = 196/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    196/490 - 15/490 = 196 - 15/490 = 181/490

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