Subtract 5/98 from 6/20
6/20 - 5/98 is 61/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
6/20 = 6 × 49/20 × 49 = 294/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
5/98 = 5 × 10/98 × 10 = 50/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/980 - 50/980 = 294 - 50/980 = 244/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/245
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