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Subtract 98/20 from 48/9

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 4 18/20

48/9 - 98/20 is 13/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    48/9 = 48 × 20/9 × 20 = 960/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/180 - 882/180 = 960 - 882/180 = 78/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/30

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