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Subtract 2/98 from 35/9

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 2/98

35/9 - 2/98 is 1706/441.

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,
    35/9 = 35 × 98/9 × 98 = 3430/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3430/882 - 18/882 = 3430 - 18/882 = 3412/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1706/441
  6. In mixed form: 3383/441

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