Subtract 98/36 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 2 26/36
98/20 - 98/36 is 98/45.
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,
98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/180 - 490/180 = 882 - 490/180 = 392/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/45
- In mixed form: 28/45
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