Subtract 12/18 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 12/18
98/9 - 12/18 is 92/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
98/9 = 98 × 2/9 × 2 = 196/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
12/18 = 12 × 1/18 × 1 = 12/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/18 - 12/18 = 196 - 12/18 = 184/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/9
- In mixed form: 102/9
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