Subtract 10/75 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 10/75
98/9 - 10/75 is 484/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
98/9 = 98 × 25/9 × 25 = 2450/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
10/75 = 10 × 3/75 × 3 = 30/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/225 - 30/225 = 2450 - 30/225 = 2420/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 484/45
- In mixed form: 1034/45
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