Subtract 54/98 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 54/98
20/9 - 54/98 is 737/441.
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,
20/9 = 20 × 98/9 × 98 = 1960/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
54/98 = 54 × 9/98 × 9 = 486/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/882 - 486/882 = 1960 - 486/882 = 1474/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 737/441
- In mixed form: 1296/441
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