Subtract 75/98 from 6/9
6/9 - 75/98 is -29/294.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
75/98 = 75 × 9/98 × 9 = 675/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/882 - 675/882 = 588 - 675/882 = -87/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/294
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