Subtract 3/98 from 10/90
10/90 - 3/98 is 71/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
10/90 = 10 × 49/90 × 49 = 490/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/4410 - 135/4410 = 490 - 135/4410 = 355/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/882
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