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Subtract 10/98 from 42/5

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 10/98

42/5 - 10/98 is 2033/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    42/5 = 42 × 98/5 × 98 = 4116/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    10/98 = 10 × 5/98 × 5 = 50/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4116/490 - 50/490 = 4116 - 50/490 = 4066/490
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2033/245
  6. In mixed form: 873/245

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