Subtract 7/8 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 7/8
98/9 - 7/8 is 721/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
98/9 = 98 × 8/9 × 8 = 784/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
7/8 = 7 × 9/8 × 9 = 63/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/72 - 63/72 = 784 - 63/72 = 721/72 - In mixed form: 101/72
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