Subtract 2/98 from 5/9
5/9 - 2/98 is 236/441.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/882 - 18/882 = 490 - 18/882 = 472/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 236/441
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