Subtract 5/45 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 5/45
98/20 - 5/45 is 431/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/180 - 20/180 = 882 - 20/180 = 862/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/90
- In mixed form: 471/90
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