Subtract 8/98 from 3/45
3/45 - 8/98 is -11/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
3/45 = 3 × 98/45 × 98 = 294/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/4410 - 360/4410 = 294 - 360/4410 = -66/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/735
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