Subtract 5/56 from 4/98
4/98 - 5/56 is -19/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
4/98 = 4 × 4/98 × 4 = 16/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
5/56 = 5 × 7/56 × 7 = 35/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/392 - 35/392 = 16 - 35/392 = -19/392
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