Subtract 10/98 from 45/9
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 10/98
45/9 - 10/98 is 240/49.
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,
45/9 = 45 × 98/9 × 98 = 4410/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
10/98 = 10 × 9/98 × 9 = 90/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/882 - 90/882 = 4410 - 90/882 = 4320/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 240/49
- In mixed form: 444/49
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