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Subtract 8/98 from 6/5

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 8/98

6/5 - 8/98 is 274/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    6/5 = 6 × 98/5 × 98 = 588/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    8/98 = 8 × 5/98 × 5 = 40/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/490 - 40/490 = 588 - 40/490 = 548/490
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 274/245
  6. In mixed form: 129/245

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