Subtract 35/90 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 35/90
98/10 - 35/90 is 847/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/90 - 35/90 = 882 - 35/90 = 847/90 - In mixed form: 937/90
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