Subtract 2/9 from 90/98
90/98 - 2/9 is 307/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
90/98 = 90 × 9/98 × 9 = 810/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/882 - 196/882 = 810 - 196/882 = 614/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/441
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/98-4/9 90/98-2/18 90/98-6/9 90/98-2/27 90/98-10/9 90/98-2/45 90/98-14/9 90/98-2/63