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Subtract 1/75 from 4/98

4/98 - 1/75 is 101/3675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    4/98 = 4 × 75/98 × 75 = 300/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    1/75 = 1 × 98/75 × 98 = 98/7350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/7350 - 98/7350 = 300 - 98/7350 = 202/7350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/3675

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