Subtract 8/98 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 8/98
10/9 - 8/98 is 454/441.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 9/98 × 9 = 72/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/882 - 72/882 = 980 - 72/882 = 908/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 454/441
- In mixed form: 113/441
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