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Subtract 3/7 from 5/98

5/98 - 3/7 is -37/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    5/98 = 5 × 1/98 × 1 = 5/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    3/7 = 3 × 14/7 × 14 = 42/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/98 - 42/98 = 5 - 42/98 = -37/98

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