Subtract 6/45 from 24/98
24/98 - 6/45 is 82/735.
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,
24/98 = 24 × 45/98 × 45 = 1080/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
6/45 = 6 × 98/45 × 98 = 588/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/4410 - 588/4410 = 1080 - 588/4410 = 492/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/735
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