Subtract 3/90 from 32/98
32/98 - 3/90 is 431/1470.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
32/98 = 32 × 45/98 × 45 = 1440/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
3/90 = 3 × 49/90 × 49 = 147/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/4410 - 147/4410 = 1440 - 147/4410 = 1293/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 431/1470
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