Subtract 72/9 from 1/98
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 8 0/9
1/98 - 72/9 is -783/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
72/9 = 72 × 98/9 × 98 = 7056/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/882 - 7056/882 = 9 - 7056/882 = -7047/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -783/98
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