Subtract 9/98 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 9/98
4/2 - 9/98 is 187/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
4/2 = 4 × 49/2 × 49 = 196/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
9/98 = 9 × 1/98 × 1 = 9/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/98 - 9/98 = 196 - 9/98 = 187/98 - In mixed form: 189/98
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