Subtract 5/45 from 3/98
3/98 - 5/45 is -71/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
5/45 = 5 × 98/45 × 98 = 490/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/4410 - 490/4410 = 135 - 490/4410 = -355/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/882
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