Subtract 2/98 from 35/45
35/45 - 2/98 is 334/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
35/45 = 35 × 98/45 × 98 = 3430/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
2/98 = 2 × 45/98 × 45 = 90/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/4410 - 90/4410 = 3430 - 90/4410 = 3340/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 334/441
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