Subtract 5/98 from 1/9
1/9 - 5/98 is 53/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
1/9 = 1 × 98/9 × 98 = 98/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/882 - 45/882 = 98 - 45/882 = 53/882
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/9-5/98 1/9-10/98 1/18-5/98 3/9-5/98 1/9-15/98 1/27-5/98 5/9-5/98 1/9-25/98 1/45-5/98 7/9-5/98 1/9-35/98 1/63-5/98