Subtract 10/36 from 98/5
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 10/36
98/5 - 10/36 is 1739/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
98/5 = 98 × 36/5 × 36 = 3528/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/180 - 50/180 = 3528 - 50/180 = 3478/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1739/90
- In mixed form: 1929/90
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