Subtract 25/45 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 25/45
98/10 - 25/45 is 416/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
98/10 = 98 × 9/10 × 9 = 882/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/90 - 50/90 = 882 - 50/90 = 832/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 416/45
- In mixed form: 911/45
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