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Subtract 18/98 from 18/5

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 18/98

18/5 - 18/98 is 837/245.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    18/5 = 18 × 98/5 × 98 = 1764/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    18/98 = 18 × 5/98 × 5 = 90/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/490 - 90/490 = 1764 - 90/490 = 1674/490
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 837/245
  6. In mixed form: 3102/245

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