Subtract 4/70 from 9/98
9/98 - 4/70 is 17/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
4/70 = 4 × 7/70 × 7 = 28/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/490 - 28/490 = 45 - 28/490 = 17/490
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