Subtract 15/98 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 15/98
18/9 - 15/98 is 181/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
18/9 = 18 × 98/9 × 98 = 1764/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
15/98 = 15 × 9/98 × 9 = 135/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/882 - 135/882 = 1764 - 135/882 = 1629/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/98
- In mixed form: 183/98
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