Subtract 18/20 from 98/16
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 18/20
98/16 - 18/20 is 209/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
98/16 = 98 × 5/16 × 5 = 490/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
18/20 = 18 × 4/20 × 4 = 72/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/80 - 72/80 = 490 - 72/80 = 418/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/40
- In mixed form: 59/40
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