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Subtract 9/98 from 2/6

2/6 - 9/98 is 71/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    2/6 = 2 × 49/6 × 49 = 98/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/294 - 27/294 = 98 - 27/294 = 71/294

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