Subtract 48/90 from 3/98, Solve 3/98

Subtract 48/90 from 3/98

3/98 - 48/90 is -739/1470.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 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 90 × 49 = 4410,
48/90 = 48 × 49/90 × 49 = 2352/4410
Subtract the two like fractions:
135/4410 - 2352/4410 = 135 - 2352/4410 = -2217/4410
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -739/1470

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