Subtract 20/98 from 75/80
75/80 - 20/98 is 575/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
75/80 = 75 × 49/80 × 49 = 3675/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
20/98 = 20 × 40/98 × 40 = 800/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3675/3920 - 800/3920 = 3675 - 800/3920 = 2875/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 575/784
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