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Subtract 1/98 from 5/9

5/9 - 1/98 is 481/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    1/98 = 1 × 9/98 × 9 = 9/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/882 - 9/882 = 490 - 9/882 = 481/882

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