Subtract 6/98 from 3/54, Solve 3/54

Subtract 6/98 from 3/54

3/54 - 6/98 is -5/882.

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,
6/98 = 6 × 27/98 × 27 = 162/2646
Subtract the two like fractions:
147/2646 - 162/2646 = 147 - 162/2646 = -15/2646
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/882

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