Subtract 5/98 from 75/9
1st number: 8 3/9, 2nd number: 5/98
75/9 - 5/98 is 2435/294.
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,
75/9 = 75 × 98/9 × 98 = 7350/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7350/882 - 45/882 = 7350 - 45/882 = 7305/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2435/294
- In mixed form: 883/294
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