Subtract 18/98 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 18/98
60/6 - 18/98 is 481/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
60/6 = 60 × 49/6 × 49 = 2940/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
18/98 = 18 × 3/98 × 3 = 54/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/294 - 54/294 = 2940 - 54/294 = 2886/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 481/49
- In mixed form: 940/49
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