Subtract 5/98 from 2/9
2/9 - 5/98 is 151/882.
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,
2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/882 - 45/882 = 196 - 45/882 = 151/882
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