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Subtract 6/9 from 98/5

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 6/9

98/5 - 6/9 is 284/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    98/5 = 98 × 9/5 × 9 = 882/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/45 - 30/45 = 882 - 30/45 = 852/45
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 284/15
  6. In mixed form: 1814/15

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