Subtract 5/10 from 5/98
5/98 - 5/10 is -22/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 10 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
5/10 = 5 × 49/10 × 49 = 245/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/490 - 245/490 = 25 - 245/490 = -220/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/49
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