Subtract 98/90 from 7/18
1st number: 7/18, 2nd number: 1 8/90
7/18 - 98/90 is -7/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
7/18 = 7 × 5/18 × 5 = 35/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
98/90 = 98 × 1/90 × 1 = 98/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/90 - 98/90 = 35 - 98/90 = -63/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10
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