Subtract 98/5 from 56/9
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 19 3/5
56/9 - 98/5 is -602/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
98/5 = 98 × 9/5 × 9 = 882/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/45 - 882/45 = 280 - 882/45 = -602/45
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