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Subtract 5/18 from 98/45

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 5/18

98/45 - 5/18 is 19/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    98/45 = 98 × 2/45 × 2 = 196/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    196/90 - 25/90 = 196 - 25/90 = 171/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
  6. In mixed form: 19/10

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