Subtract 2/45 from 30/98
30/98 - 2/45 is 577/2205.
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,
30/98 = 30 × 45/98 × 45 = 1350/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
2/45 = 2 × 98/45 × 98 = 196/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/4410 - 196/4410 = 1350 - 196/4410 = 1154/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 577/2205
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