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Subtract 9/98 from 2/18

2/18 - 9/98 is 17/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    2/18 = 2 × 49/18 × 49 = 98/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    9/98 = 9 × 9/98 × 9 = 81/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/882 - 81/882 = 98 - 81/882 = 17/882

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