Subtract 10/9 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 1 1/9
98/10 - 10/9 is 391/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
98/10 = 98 × 9/10 × 9 = 882/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
10/9 = 10 × 10/9 × 10 = 100/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/90 - 100/90 = 882 - 100/90 = 782/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 391/45
- In mixed form: 831/45
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