Subtract 9/84 from 5/98
5/98 - 9/84 is -11/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
9/84 = 9 × 7/84 × 7 = 63/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/588 - 63/588 = 30 - 63/588 = -33/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/196
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