Subtract 4/98 from 1/45, Solve 1/45

Subtract 4/98 from 1/45

1/45 - 4/98 is -41/2205.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
1/45 = 1 × 98/45 × 98 = 98/4410
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
4/98 = 4 × 45/98 × 45 = 180/4410
Subtract the two like fractions:
98/4410 - 180/4410 = 98 - 180/4410 = -82/4410
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/2205

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