Subtract 9/98 from 21/81
21/81 - 9/98 is 443/2646.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
21/81 = 21 × 98/81 × 98 = 2058/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
9/98 = 9 × 81/98 × 81 = 729/7938 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/7938 - 729/7938 = 2058 - 729/7938 = 1329/7938 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 443/2646
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