Subtract 84/9 from 10/98
1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 9 3/9
10/98 - 84/9 is -1357/147.
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,
10/98 = 10 × 9/98 × 9 = 90/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
84/9 = 84 × 98/9 × 98 = 8232/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/882 - 8232/882 = 90 - 8232/882 = -8142/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1357/147
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