Subtract 5/98 from 3/54
3/54 - 5/98 is 2/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
3/54 = 3 × 49/54 × 49 = 147/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
5/98 = 5 × 27/98 × 27 = 135/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/2646 - 135/2646 = 147 - 135/2646 = 12/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/441
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