Subtract 6/98 from 14/45
14/45 - 6/98 is 551/2205.
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,
14/45 = 14 × 98/45 × 98 = 1372/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
6/98 = 6 × 45/98 × 45 = 270/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/4410 - 270/4410 = 1372 - 270/4410 = 1102/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/2205
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