Subtract 42/9 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 4 6/9
98/20 - 42/9 is 7/30.
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,
42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/180 - 840/180 = 882 - 840/180 = 42/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/30
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