Subtract 1/45 from 1/98
1/98 - 1/45 is -53/4410.
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,
1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
1/45 = 1 × 98/45 × 98 = 98/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/4410 - 98/4410 = 45 - 98/4410 = -53/4410
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