Subtract 1/18 from 3/98
3/98 - 1/18 is -11/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
1/18 = 1 × 49/18 × 49 = 49/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/882 - 49/882 = 27 - 49/882 = -22/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/441
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