Subtract 5/6 from 45/98
45/98 - 5/6 is -55/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
45/98 = 45 × 3/98 × 3 = 135/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
5/6 = 5 × 49/6 × 49 = 245/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/294 - 245/294 = 135 - 245/294 = -110/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/147
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