Subtract 2/9 from 7/98
7/98 - 2/9 is -19/126.
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,
7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/882 - 196/882 = 63 - 196/882 = -133/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/126
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