Subtract 9/3 from 6/98, Solve 6/98

Subtract 9/3 from 6/98

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 3 0/3

6/98 - 9/3 is -144/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
6/98 = 6 × 3/98 × 3 = 18/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
9/3 = 9 × 98/3 × 98 = 882/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
18/294 - 882/294 = 18 - 882/294 = -864/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -144/49

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