Subtract 10/81 from 5/98
5/98 - 10/81 is -575/7938.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
5/98 = 5 × 81/98 × 81 = 405/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
10/81 = 10 × 98/81 × 98 = 980/7938 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/7938 - 980/7938 = 405 - 980/7938 = -575/7938
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