Subtract 9/45 from 35/98
35/98 - 9/45 is 11/70.
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,
35/98 = 35 × 45/98 × 45 = 1575/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
9/45 = 9 × 98/45 × 98 = 882/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/4410 - 882/4410 = 1575 - 882/4410 = 693/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/70
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