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Subtract 1/5 from 4/98

4/98 - 1/5 is -39/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    4/98 = 4 × 5/98 × 5 = 20/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    1/5 = 1 × 98/5 × 98 = 98/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/490 - 98/490 = 20 - 98/490 = -78/490
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/245

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