Subtract 1/9 from 98/60
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 1/9
98/60 - 1/9 is 137/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
1/9 = 1 × 20/9 × 20 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/180 - 20/180 = 294 - 20/180 = 274/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/90
- In mixed form: 147/90
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