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Subtract 8/30 from 5/98

5/98 - 8/30 is -317/1470.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    8/30 = 8 × 49/30 × 49 = 392/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/1470 - 392/1470 = 75 - 392/1470 = -317/1470

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