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Subtract 40/98 from 80/9

1st number: 8 8/9, 2nd number: 40/98

80/9 - 40/98 is 3740/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    80/9 = 80 × 98/9 × 98 = 7840/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    40/98 = 40 × 9/98 × 9 = 360/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7840/882 - 360/882 = 7840 - 360/882 = 7480/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3740/441
  6. In mixed form: 8212/441

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