Subtract 5/45 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 5/45
98/6 - 5/45 is 146/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
98/6 = 98 × 15/6 × 15 = 1470/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
5/45 = 5 × 2/45 × 2 = 10/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/90 - 10/90 = 1470 - 10/90 = 1460/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/9
- In mixed form: 162/9
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 98/6-10/45 98/12-5/45 98/6-5/90 98/6-15/45 98/18-5/45 98/6-25/45 98/30-5/45 98/6-35/45 98/42-5/45