Subtract 2/9 from 6/98
6/98 - 2/9 is -71/441.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/882 - 196/882 = 54 - 196/882 = -142/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/441
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