Subtract 7/90 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 7/90
98/45 - 7/90 is 21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/90 - 7/90 = 196 - 7/90 = 189/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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