Subtract 3/98 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 3/98
20/5 - 3/98 is 389/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
20/5 = 20 × 98/5 × 98 = 1960/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/490 - 15/490 = 1960 - 15/490 = 1945/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 389/98
- In mixed form: 395/98
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