Subtract 6/54 from 2/98
2/98 - 6/54 is -40/441.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 27/98 × 27 = 54/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
6/54 = 6 × 49/54 × 49 = 294/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/2646 - 294/2646 = 54 - 294/2646 = -240/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/441
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