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Subtract 7/45 from 9/98

9/98 - 7/45 is -281/4410.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    9/98 = 9 × 45/98 × 45 = 405/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    7/45 = 7 × 98/45 × 98 = 686/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    405/4410 - 686/4410 = 405 - 686/4410 = -281/4410

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