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Subtract 8/7 from 2/98

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 1/7

2/98 - 8/7 is -55/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    2/98 = 2 × 1/98 × 1 = 2/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    8/7 = 8 × 14/7 × 14 = 112/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/98 - 112/98 = 2 - 112/98 = -110/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/49

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