Subtract 16/90 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 16/90
98/20 - 16/90 is 85/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/180 - 32/180 = 882 - 32/180 = 850/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/18
- In mixed form: 413/18
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