Subtract 5/18 from 98/70
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 5/18
98/70 - 5/18 is 101/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
98/70 = 98 × 9/70 × 9 = 882/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
5/18 = 5 × 35/18 × 35 = 175/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/630 - 175/630 = 882 - 175/630 = 707/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/90
- In mixed form: 111/90
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