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Subtract 20/98 from 5/8

5/8 - 20/98 is 165/392.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    5/8 = 5 × 49/8 × 49 = 245/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    20/98 = 20 × 4/98 × 4 = 80/392
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    245/392 - 80/392 = 245 - 80/392 = 165/392

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