Subtract 2/98 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 2/98
10/9 - 2/98 is 481/441.
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,
10/9 = 10 × 98/9 × 98 = 980/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/882 - 18/882 = 980 - 18/882 = 962/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 481/441
- In mixed form: 140/441
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