Subtract 36/98 from 9/28
9/28 - 36/98 is -9/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
9/28 = 9 × 7/28 × 7 = 63/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
36/98 = 36 × 2/98 × 2 = 72/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/196 - 72/196 = 63 - 72/196 = -9/196
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