Subtract 7/98 from 10/45
10/45 - 7/98 is 19/126.
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,
10/45 = 10 × 98/45 × 98 = 980/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
7/98 = 7 × 45/98 × 45 = 315/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/4410 - 315/4410 = 980 - 315/4410 = 665/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/126
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