Subtract 9/98 from 36/90
36/90 - 9/98 is 151/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
36/90 = 36 × 49/90 × 49 = 1764/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
9/98 = 9 × 45/98 × 45 = 405/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/4410 - 405/4410 = 1764 - 405/4410 = 1359/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/490
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