Subtract 8/60 from 98/36
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 8/60
98/36 - 8/60 is 233/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
98/36 = 98 × 5/36 × 5 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/180 - 24/180 = 490 - 24/180 = 466/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/90
- In mixed form: 253/90
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