Subtract 3/98 from 18/2
1st number: 9 0/2, 2nd number: 3/98
18/2 - 3/98 is 879/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
18/2 = 18 × 49/2 × 49 = 882/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
3/98 = 3 × 1/98 × 1 = 3/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/98 - 3/98 = 882 - 3/98 = 879/98 - In mixed form: 895/98
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