Subtract 80/98 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 80/98
90/9 - 80/98 is 450/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
90/9 = 90 × 98/9 × 98 = 8820/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
80/98 = 80 × 9/98 × 9 = 720/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8820/882 - 720/882 = 8820 - 720/882 = 8100/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 450/49
- In mixed form: 99/49
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