Subtract 8/70 from 6/98
6/98 - 8/70 is -13/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
6/98 = 6 × 5/98 × 5 = 30/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
8/70 = 8 × 7/70 × 7 = 56/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/490 - 56/490 = 30 - 56/490 = -26/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/245
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