Subtract 9/98 from 4/9
49 - 998 is 311882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
49 = 4 × 989 × 98 = 392882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
998 = 9 × 998 × 9 = 81882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392882 - 81882 = 392 - 81882 = 311882
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