Subtract 8/98 from 40/9, Solve 4 4/9

Subtract 8/98 from 40/9

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 8/98

40/9 - 8/98 is 1924/441.

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,
40/9 = 40 × 98/9 × 98 = 3920/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
8/98 = 8 × 9/98 × 9 = 72/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/882 - 72/882 = 3920 - 72/882 = 3848/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1924/441
In mixed form: 4160/441

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