Subtract 1/18 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 1/18
98/45 - 1/18 is 191/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/90 - 5/90 = 196 - 5/90 = 191/90 - In mixed form: 211/90
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