Subtract 4/98 from 7/4
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 4/98
7/4 - 4/98 is 335/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
7/4 = 7 × 49/4 × 49 = 343/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
4/98 = 4 × 2/98 × 2 = 8/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/196 - 8/196 = 343 - 8/196 = 335/196 - In mixed form: 1139/196
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