Subtract 20/98 from 7/8
7/8 - 20/98 is 263/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
7/8 = 7 × 49/8 × 49 = 343/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
20/98 = 20 × 4/98 × 4 = 80/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/392 - 80/392 = 343 - 80/392 = 263/392
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