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Subtract 9/98 from 9/20

9/20 - 9/98 is 351/980.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    9/20 = 9 × 49/20 × 49 = 441/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    9/98 = 9 × 10/98 × 10 = 90/980
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    441/980 - 90/980 = 441 - 90/980 = 351/980

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