Subtract 9/98 from 4/81
4/81 - 9/98 is -337/7938.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
4/81 = 4 × 98/81 × 98 = 392/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
9/98 = 9 × 81/98 × 81 = 729/7938 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/7938 - 729/7938 = 392 - 729/7938 = -337/7938
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