Subtract 98/8 from 21/9
1st number: 2 3/9, 2nd number: 12 2/8
21/9 - 98/8 is -119/12.
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,
21/9 = 21 × 8/9 × 8 = 168/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
98/8 = 98 × 9/8 × 9 = 882/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/72 - 882/72 = 168 - 882/72 = -714/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/12
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