Subtract 9/75 from 5/98
5/98 - 9/75 is -169/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
5/98 = 5 × 75/98 × 75 = 375/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
9/75 = 9 × 98/75 × 98 = 882/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/7350 - 882/7350 = 375 - 882/7350 = -507/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/2450
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