Subtract 98/9 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 10 8/9
60/6 - 98/9 is -8/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
60/6 = 60 × 3/6 × 3 = 180/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
98/9 = 98 × 2/9 × 2 = 196/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/18 - 196/18 = 180 - 196/18 = -16/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/9
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