Subtract 63/10 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 6 3/10
98/9 - 63/10 is 413/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
98/9 = 98 × 10/9 × 10 = 980/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
63/10 = 63 × 9/10 × 9 = 567/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/90 - 567/90 = 980 - 567/90 = 413/90 - In mixed form: 453/90
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