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Subtract 2/4 from 4/98

4/98 - 2/4 is -45/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    4/98 = 4 × 2/98 × 2 = 8/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/196 - 98/196 = 8 - 98/196 = -90/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45/98

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