Subtract 15/5 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 3 0/5
98/20 - 15/5 is 19/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 5 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
98/20 = 98 × 1/20 × 1 = 98/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
15/5 = 15 × 4/5 × 4 = 60/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/20 - 60/20 = 98 - 60/20 = 38/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
- In mixed form: 19/10
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