Subtract 4/98 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 4/98
20/4 - 4/98 is 243/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
20/4 = 20 × 49/4 × 49 = 980/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
4/98 = 4 × 2/98 × 2 = 8/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/196 - 8/196 = 980 - 8/196 = 972/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/49
- In mixed form: 447/49
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