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Subtract 5/9 from 6/98

6/98 - 5/9 is -218/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/882 - 490/882 = 54 - 490/882 = -436/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -218/441

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