Subtract 27/20 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 1 7/20
98/10 - 27/20 is 169/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
98/10 = 98 × 2/10 × 2 = 196/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
27/20 = 27 × 1/20 × 1 = 27/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/20 - 27/20 = 196 - 27/20 = 169/20 - In mixed form: 89/20
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