Subtract 3/54 from 10/98
10/98 - 3/54 is 41/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
10/98 = 10 × 27/98 × 27 = 270/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
3/54 = 3 × 49/54 × 49 = 147/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/2646 - 147/2646 = 270 - 147/2646 = 123/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/882
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