Subtract 3/98 from 75/9, Solve 8 3/9

Subtract 3/98 from 75/9

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 3/98

75/9 - 3/98 is 2441/294.

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,
75/9 = 75 × 98/9 × 98 = 7350/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
7350/882 - 27/882 = 7350 - 27/882 = 7323/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2441/294
In mixed form: 889/294

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