Answers

Subtract 98/18 from 15/5

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 5 8/18

15/5 - 98/18 is -22/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   15/5 = 15 × 18/5 × 18 = 270/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/90 - 490/90 = 270 - 490/90 = -220/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/9

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