Subtract 21/36 from 9/98
9/98 - 21/36 is -289/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
9/98 = 9 × 18/98 × 18 = 162/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
21/36 = 21 × 49/36 × 49 = 1029/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/1764 - 1029/1764 = 162 - 1029/1764 = -867/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/588
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