Subtract 10/98 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 10/98
60/18 - 10/98 is 475/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
60/18 = 60 × 49/18 × 49 = 2940/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
10/98 = 10 × 9/98 × 9 = 90/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/882 - 90/882 = 2940 - 90/882 = 2850/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 475/147
- In mixed form: 334/147
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