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Subtract 45/98 from 18/5

1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 45/98

18/5 - 45/98 is 1539/490.

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,
    45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/490 - 225/490 = 1764 - 225/490 = 1539/490
  5. In mixed form: 369/490

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