Subtract 7/9 from 90/98
90/98 - 7/9 is 62/441.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 98/9 × 98 = 686/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/882 - 686/882 = 810 - 686/882 = 124/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/441
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