Subtract 1/5 from 3/98
3/98 - 1/5 is -83/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
1/5 = 1 × 98/5 × 98 = 98/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/490 - 98/490 = 15 - 98/490 = -83/490
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