Subtract 4/98 from 5/8
5/8 - 4/98 is 229/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
5/8 = 5 × 49/8 × 49 = 245/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
4/98 = 4 × 4/98 × 4 = 16/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/392 - 16/392 = 245 - 16/392 = 229/392
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