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Subtract 1/18 from 5/98

5/98 - 1/18 is -2/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    1/18 = 1 × 49/18 × 49 = 49/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/882 - 49/882 = 45 - 49/882 = -4/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/441

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