Subtract 54/9 from 1/98, Solve 1/98

Subtract 54/9 from 1/98

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 6 0/9

1/98 - 54/9 is -587/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
1/98 = 1 × 9/98 × 9 = 9/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
54/9 = 54 × 98/9 × 98 = 5292/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
9/882 - 5292/882 = 9 - 5292/882 = -5283/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -587/98

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