Subtract 9/45 from 9/98
9/98 - 9/45 is -53/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
9/98 = 9 × 45/98 × 45 = 405/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
9/45 = 9 × 98/45 × 98 = 882/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/4410 - 882/4410 = 405 - 882/4410 = -477/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/490
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