Subtract 9/98 from 36/5
1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 9/98
36/5 - 9/98 is 3483/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
36/5 = 36 × 98/5 × 98 = 3528/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/490 - 45/490 = 3528 - 45/490 = 3483/490 - In mixed form: 753/490
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