Subtract 5/36 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 5/36
98/20 - 5/36 is 857/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/180 - 25/180 = 882 - 25/180 = 857/180 - In mixed form: 4137/180
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