Subtract 42/9 from 2/98
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 4 6/9
2/98 - 42/9 is -683/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
42/9 = 42 × 98/9 × 98 = 4116/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/882 - 4116/882 = 18 - 4116/882 = -4098/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -683/147
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