Subtract 90/70 from 3/98
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 20/70
3/98 - 90/70 is -123/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
90/70 = 90 × 7/70 × 7 = 630/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/490 - 630/490 = 15 - 630/490 = -615/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -123/98
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