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Subtract 1/98 from 5/21

5/21 - 1/98 is 67/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    5/21 = 5 × 14/21 × 14 = 70/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/294 - 3/294 = 70 - 3/294 = 67/294

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