Subtract 90/54 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 1 36/54
98/9 - 90/54 is 83/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
98/9 = 98 × 6/9 × 6 = 588/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
90/54 = 90 × 1/54 × 1 = 90/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/54 - 90/54 = 588 - 90/54 = 498/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/9
- In mixed form: 92/9
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