Subtract 98/36 from 7/10
1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 2 26/36
7/10 - 98/36 is -91/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
7/10 = 7 × 18/10 × 18 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/180 - 490/180 = 126 - 490/180 = -364/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/45
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