Subtract 8/98 from 1/45
1/45 - 8/98 is -131/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/4410 - 360/4410 = 98 - 360/4410 = -262/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/2205
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