Subtract 9/98 from 36/9, Solve 4 0/9

Subtract 9/98 from 36/9

1^st number: 4 0/9, 2^nd number: 9/98

36/9 - 9/98 is 383/98.

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,
36/9 = 36 × 98/9 × 98 = 3528/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
9/98 = 9 × 9/98 × 9 = 81/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/882 - 81/882 = 3528 - 81/882 = 3447/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 383/98
In mixed form: 389/98

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