Subtract 98/20 from 2/6
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 4 18/20
2/6 - 98/20 is -137/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
2/6 = 2 × 10/6 × 10 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
98/20 = 98 × 3/20 × 3 = 294/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/60 - 294/60 = 20 - 294/60 = -274/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/30
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