Subtract 36/98 from 90/5
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 36/98
90/5 - 36/98 is 864/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
90/5 = 90 × 98/5 × 98 = 8820/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
36/98 = 36 × 5/98 × 5 = 180/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8820/490 - 180/490 = 8820 - 180/490 = 8640/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 864/49
- In mixed form: 1731/49
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