Subtract 90/10 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 9 0/10
98/6 - 90/10 is 22/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
98/6 = 98 × 5/6 × 5 = 490/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
90/10 = 90 × 3/10 × 3 = 270/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/30 - 270/30 = 490 - 270/30 = 220/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
- In mixed form: 71/3
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