Subtract 3/98 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 3/98
14/9 - 3/98 is 1345/882.
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,
14/9 = 14 × 98/9 × 98 = 1372/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/882 - 27/882 = 1372 - 27/882 = 1345/882 - In mixed form: 1463/882
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