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Subtract 5/4 from 5/98

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 1/4

5/98 - 5/4 is -235/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    5/98 = 5 × 2/98 × 2 = 10/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    5/4 = 5 × 49/4 × 49 = 245/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/196 - 245/196 = 10 - 245/196 = -235/196

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