Subtract 2/18 from 98/16
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 2/18
98/16 - 2/18 is 433/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
98/16 = 98 × 9/16 × 9 = 882/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
2/18 = 2 × 8/18 × 8 = 16/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/144 - 16/144 = 882 - 16/144 = 866/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 433/72
- In mixed form: 61/72
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