Subtract 2/20 from 9/98
9/98 - 2/20 is -2/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
9/98 = 9 × 10/98 × 10 = 90/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
2/20 = 2 × 49/20 × 49 = 98/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/980 - 98/980 = 90 - 98/980 = -8/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/245
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