Answers

Subtract 5/90 from 98/18

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 5/90

98/18 - 5/90 is 97/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
   5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/90 - 5/90 = 490 - 5/90 = 485/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/18
6. In mixed form: 57/18

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