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Subtract 20/9 from 3/98

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 2 2/9

3/98 - 20/9 is -1933/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    20/9 = 20 × 98/9 × 98 = 1960/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/882 - 1960/882 = 27 - 1960/882 = -1933/882

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