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Subtract 1/98 from 3/9

3/9 - 1/98 is 95/294.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    3/9 = 3 × 98/9 × 98 = 294/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    1/98 = 1 × 9/98 × 9 = 9/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    294/882 - 9/882 = 294 - 9/882 = 285/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/294

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