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Subtract 4/9 from 1/98

1/98 - 4/9 is -383/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    1/98 = 1 × 9/98 × 9 = 9/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    4/9 = 4 × 98/9 × 98 = 392/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/882 - 392/882 = 9 - 392/882 = -383/882

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