Subtract 10/80 from 2/98
2/98 - 10/80 is -41/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
2/98 = 2 × 40/98 × 40 = 80/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
10/80 = 10 × 49/80 × 49 = 490/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/3920 - 490/3920 = 80 - 490/3920 = -410/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/392
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