Subtract 70/98 from 7/9
7/9 - 70/98 is 4/63.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 98/9 × 98 = 686/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
70/98 = 70 × 9/98 × 9 = 630/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/882 - 630/882 = 686 - 630/882 = 56/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/63
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