Subtract 81/18 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 4 9/18
98/8 - 81/18 is 31/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
98/8 = 98 × 9/8 × 9 = 882/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
81/18 = 81 × 4/18 × 4 = 324/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/72 - 324/72 = 882 - 324/72 = 558/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/4
- In mixed form: 73/4
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