Subtract 9/20 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 9/20
98/9 - 9/20 is 1879/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
98/9 = 98 × 20/9 × 20 = 1960/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
9/20 = 9 × 9/20 × 9 = 81/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/180 - 81/180 = 1960 - 81/180 = 1879/180 - In mixed form: 1079/180
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