Subtract 14/45 from 15/98
15/98 - 14/45 is -697/4410.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
15/98 = 15 × 45/98 × 45 = 675/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
14/45 = 14 × 98/45 × 98 = 1372/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/4410 - 1372/4410 = 675 - 1372/4410 = -697/4410
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