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Subtract 15/98 from 20/4

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 15/98

20/4 - 15/98 is 475/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    20/4 = 20 × 49/4 × 49 = 980/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    980/196 - 30/196 = 980 - 30/196 = 950/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 475/98
  6. In mixed form: 483/98

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