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Subtract 8/98 from 9/75

9/75 - 8/98 is 47/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    9/75 = 9 × 98/75 × 98 = 882/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    8/98 = 8 × 75/98 × 75 = 600/7350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/7350 - 600/7350 = 882 - 600/7350 = 282/7350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/1225

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