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Subtract 3/98 from 14/45

14/45 - 3/98 is 1237/4410.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    14/45 = 14 × 98/45 × 98 = 1372/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1372/4410 - 135/4410 = 1372 - 135/4410 = 1237/4410

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