Subtract 20/98 from 3/9
3/9 - 20/98 is 19/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
3/9 = 3 × 98/9 × 98 = 294/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
20/98 = 20 × 9/98 × 9 = 180/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/882 - 180/882 = 294 - 180/882 = 114/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/147
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