Subtract 98/18 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 5 8/18
35/5 - 98/18 is 14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
35/5 = 35 × 18/5 × 18 = 630/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/90 - 490/90 = 630 - 490/90 = 140/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/9
- In mixed form: 15/9
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