Subtract 98/18 from 84/36
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 5 8/18
84/36 - 98/18 is -28/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
84/36 = 84 × 1/36 × 1 = 84/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
98/18 = 98 × 2/18 × 2 = 196/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/36 - 196/36 = 84 - 196/36 = -112/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/9
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