Subtract 9/98 from 9/96
9/96 - 9/98 is 3/1568.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
9/96 = 9 × 49/96 × 49 = 441/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
9/98 = 9 × 48/98 × 48 = 432/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/4704 - 432/4704 = 441 - 432/4704 = 9/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/1568
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