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Subtract 4/10 from 98/18

1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 4/10

98/18 - 4/10 is 227/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    4/10 = 4 × 9/10 × 9 = 36/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/90 - 36/90 = 490 - 36/90 = 454/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/45
  6. In mixed form: 52/45

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