Subtract 6/9 from 5/98
5/98 - 6/9 is -181/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/882 - 588/882 = 45 - 588/882 = -543/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/294
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