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Subtract 4/98 from 20/90

20/90 - 4/98 is 80/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    20/90 = 20 × 49/90 × 49 = 980/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    4/98 = 4 × 45/98 × 45 = 180/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    980/4410 - 180/4410 = 980 - 180/4410 = 800/4410
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/441

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