Subtract 54/98 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 54/98
18/5 - 54/98 is 747/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
18/5 = 18 × 98/5 × 98 = 1764/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
54/98 = 54 × 5/98 × 5 = 270/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/490 - 270/490 = 1764 - 270/490 = 1494/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 747/245
- In mixed form: 312/245
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