Subtract 10/50 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 10/50
98/45 - 10/50 is 89/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
98/45 = 98 × 10/45 × 10 = 980/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/450 - 90/450 = 980 - 90/450 = 890/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/45
- In mixed form: 144/45
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