Subtract 10/45 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 10/45
98/4 - 10/45 is 437/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
98/4 = 98 × 45/4 × 45 = 4410/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
10/45 = 10 × 4/45 × 4 = 40/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/180 - 40/180 = 4410 - 40/180 = 4370/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 437/18
- In mixed form: 245/18
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