Subtract 49/45 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 1 4/45
98/8 - 49/45 is 2009/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
98/8 = 98 × 45/8 × 45 = 4410/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/360 - 392/360 = 4410 - 392/360 = 4018/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2009/180
- In mixed form: 1129/180
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