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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
98/20 = 98 × 9/20 × 9 = 882/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/180 - 640/180 = 882 - 640/180 = 242/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/90
- In mixed form: 131/90
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