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Subtract 1/3 from 6/98

6/98 - 1/3 is -40/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    1/3 = 1 × 98/3 × 98 = 98/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/294 - 98/294 = 18 - 98/294 = -80/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/147

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