Subtract 20/98 from 5/75
5/75 - 20/98 is -101/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
5/75 = 5 × 98/75 × 98 = 490/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
20/98 = 20 × 75/98 × 75 = 1500/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/7350 - 1500/7350 = 490 - 1500/7350 = -1010/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/735
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