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Subtract 32/9 from 98/20

1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 3 5/9

98/20 - 32/9 is 121/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/180 - 640/180 = 882 - 640/180 = 242/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/90
  6. In mixed form: 131/90

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