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Subtract 10/4 from 2/98

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 2 2/4

2/98 - 10/4 is -243/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    2/98 = 2 × 2/98 × 2 = 4/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    10/4 = 10 × 49/4 × 49 = 490/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/196 - 490/196 = 4 - 490/196 = -486/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -243/98

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