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Subtract 9/90 from 16/98

16/98 - 9/90 is 31/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    16/98 = 16 × 45/98 × 45 = 720/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    9/90 = 9 × 49/90 × 49 = 441/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    720/4410 - 441/4410 = 720 - 441/4410 = 279/4410
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/490

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