Subtract 98/9 from 40/5
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 10 8/9
40/5 - 98/9 is -26/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
40/5 = 40 × 9/5 × 9 = 360/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
98/9 = 98 × 5/9 × 5 = 490/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/45 - 490/45 = 360 - 490/45 = -130/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/9
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