Subtract 98/18 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 5 8/18
10/4 - 98/18 is -53/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
10/4 = 10 × 9/4 × 9 = 90/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
98/18 = 98 × 2/18 × 2 = 196/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/36 - 196/36 = 90 - 196/36 = -106/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/18
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