Subtract 98/20 from 28/45
1st number: 28/45, 2nd number: 4 18/20
28/45 - 98/20 is -77/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/180 - 882/180 = 112 - 882/180 = -770/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/18
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