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Subtract 5/98 from 18/9

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 5/98

18/9 - 5/98 is 191/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    18/9 = 18 × 98/9 × 98 = 1764/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/882 - 45/882 = 1764 - 45/882 = 1719/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/98
  6. In mixed form: 193/98

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