Subtract 2/45 from 98/5
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 2/45
98/5 - 2/45 is 176/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
98/5 = 98 × 9/5 × 9 = 882/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/45 - 2/45 = 882 - 2/45 = 880/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/9
- In mixed form: 195/9
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