Subtract 1/98 from 7/54
7/54 - 1/98 is 158/1323.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
7/54 = 7 × 49/54 × 49 = 343/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
1/98 = 1 × 27/98 × 27 = 27/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/2646 - 27/2646 = 343 - 27/2646 = 316/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 158/1323
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