Subtract 8/18 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 8/18
98/10 - 8/18 is 421/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/90 - 40/90 = 882 - 40/90 = 842/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 421/45
- In mixed form: 916/45
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