Subtract 1/20 from 98/18
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 1/20
98/18 - 1/20 is 971/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
98/18 = 98 × 10/18 × 10 = 980/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/180 - 9/180 = 980 - 9/180 = 971/180 - In mixed form: 571/180
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