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Subtract 3/98 from 9/28

9/28 - 3/98 is 57/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    9/28 = 9 × 7/28 × 7 = 63/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/196 - 6/196 = 63 - 6/196 = 57/196

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