Subtract 1/9 from 32/98
32/98 - 1/9 is 95/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
32/98 = 32 × 9/98 × 9 = 288/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
1/9 = 1 × 98/9 × 98 = 98/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/882 - 98/882 = 288 - 98/882 = 190/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/441
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