Subtract 18/90 from 1/98
1/98 - 18/90 is -93/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 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 90 × 49 = 4410,
18/90 = 18 × 49/90 × 49 = 882/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/4410 - 882/4410 = 45 - 882/4410 = -837/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/490
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