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Subtract 10/98 from 98/18

1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 10/98

98/18 - 10/98 is 2356/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    98/18 = 98 × 49/18 × 49 = 4802/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    10/98 = 10 × 9/98 × 9 = 90/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4802/882 - 90/882 = 4802 - 90/882 = 4712/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2356/441
  6. In mixed form: 5151/441

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