Subtract 49/8 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 6 1/8
219 - 498 is -9124.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
219 = 21 × 89 × 8 = 16872 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
498 = 49 × 98 × 9 = 44172 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16872 - 44172 = 168 - 44172 = -27372 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9124
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