Subtract 9/98 from 84/9
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 9/98
84/9 - 9/98 is 2717/294.
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,
84/9 = 84 × 98/9 × 98 = 8232/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
9/98 = 9 × 9/98 × 9 = 81/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8232/882 - 81/882 = 8232 - 81/882 = 8151/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2717/294
- In mixed form: 971/294
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