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Subtract 3/98 from 5/4

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 3/98

5/4 - 3/98 is 239/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    5/4 = 5 × 49/4 × 49 = 245/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/196 - 6/196 = 245 - 6/196 = 239/196
  5. In mixed form: 143/196

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