Subtract 12/98 from 9/18
9/18 - 12/98 is 37/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
9/18 = 9 × 49/18 × 49 = 441/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/882 - 108/882 = 441 - 108/882 = 333/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/98
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