Subtract 98/18 from 5/20
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 5 8/18
5/20 - 98/18 is -187/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
98/18 = 98 × 10/18 × 10 = 980/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/180 - 980/180 = 45 - 980/180 = -935/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/36
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