Subtract 8/9 from 75/98
75/98 - 8/9 is -109/882.
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,
75/98 = 75 × 9/98 × 9 = 675/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/882 - 784/882 = 675 - 784/882 = -109/882
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