Subtract 1/98 from 3/18
3/18 - 1/98 is 23/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
3/18 = 3 × 49/18 × 49 = 147/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
1/98 = 1 × 9/98 × 9 = 9/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/882 - 9/882 = 147 - 9/882 = 138/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/147
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