Subtract 98/49 from 1/18
1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 2 0/49
1/18 - 98/49 is -35/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
1/18 = 1 × 49/18 × 49 = 49/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
98/49 = 98 × 18/49 × 18 = 1764/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/882 - 1764/882 = 49 - 1764/882 = -1715/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/18
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