Subtract 8/18 from 2/98
2/98 - 8/18 is -187/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 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 18 × 49 = 882,
8/18 = 8 × 49/18 × 49 = 392/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/882 - 392/882 = 18 - 392/882 = -374/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/441
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