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Subtract 2/9 from 5/98

5/98 - 2/9 is -151/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/882 - 196/882 = 45 - 196/882 = -151/882

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