Subtract 27/90 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 27/90
98/20 - 27/90 is 23/5.
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,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/180 - 54/180 = 882 - 54/180 = 828/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
- In mixed form: 43/5
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