Subtract 18/98 from 45/8
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 18/98
45/8 - 18/98 is 2133/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
45/8 = 45 × 49/8 × 49 = 2205/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
18/98 = 18 × 4/98 × 4 = 72/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/392 - 72/392 = 2205 - 72/392 = 2133/392 - In mixed form: 5173/392
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