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Subtract 90/14 from 9/98

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 6 6/14

9/98 - 90/14 is -621/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    9/98 = 9 × 1/98 × 1 = 9/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    90/14 = 90 × 7/14 × 7 = 630/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/98 - 630/98 = 9 - 630/98 = -621/98

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