Subtract 98/90 from 2/9
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 8/90
2/9 - 98/90 is -13/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/90 - 98/90 = 20 - 98/90 = -78/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/15
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