Subtract 49/5 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 9 4/5
98/9 - 49/5 is 49/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
98/9 = 98 × 5/9 × 5 = 490/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
49/5 = 49 × 9/5 × 9 = 441/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/45 - 441/45 = 490 - 441/45 = 49/45 - In mixed form: 14/45
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