Subtract 3/98 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 3/98
9/4 - 3/98 is 435/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
9/4 = 9 × 49/4 × 49 = 441/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
3/98 = 3 × 2/98 × 2 = 6/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/196 - 6/196 = 441 - 6/196 = 435/196 - In mixed form: 243/196
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