Subtract 28/45 from 3/98
3/98 - 28/45 is -2609/4410.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
28/45 = 28 × 98/45 × 98 = 2744/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/4410 - 2744/4410 = 135 - 2744/4410 = -2609/4410
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