Subtract 4/90 from 14/98
14/98 - 4/90 is 31/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
14/98 = 14 × 45/98 × 45 = 630/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
4/90 = 4 × 49/90 × 49 = 196/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/4410 - 196/4410 = 630 - 196/4410 = 434/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/315
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