Subtract 48/60 from 98/18
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 48/60
98/18 - 48/60 is 209/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/180 - 144/180 = 980 - 144/180 = 836/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/45
- In mixed form: 429/45
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