Subtract 75/45 from 28/98
1st number: 28/98, 2nd number: 1 30/45
28/98 - 75/45 is -29/21.
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,
28/98 = 28 × 45/98 × 45 = 1260/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
75/45 = 75 × 98/45 × 98 = 7350/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/4410 - 7350/4410 = 1260 - 7350/4410 = -6090/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/21
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