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Subtract 4/64 from 5/98

5/98 - 4/64 is -9/784.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    5/98 = 5 × 32/98 × 32 = 160/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    4/64 = 4 × 49/64 × 49 = 196/3136
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    160/3136 - 196/3136 = 160 - 196/3136 = -36/3136
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/784

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