Subtract 45/16 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 2 13/16
98/20 - 45/16 is 167/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
98/20 = 98 × 4/20 × 4 = 392/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/80 - 225/80 = 392 - 225/80 = 167/80 - In mixed form: 27/80
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