Subtract 8/45 from 21/98
21/98 - 8/45 is 23/630.
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,
21/98 = 21 × 45/98 × 45 = 945/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
8/45 = 8 × 98/45 × 98 = 784/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/4410 - 784/4410 = 945 - 784/4410 = 161/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/630
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