Subtract 9/98 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 9/98
8/4 - 9/98 is 187/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
8/4 = 8 × 49/4 × 49 = 392/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
9/98 = 9 × 2/98 × 2 = 18/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/196 - 18/196 = 392 - 18/196 = 374/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/98
- In mixed form: 189/98
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