Subtract 54/70 from 36/98
36/98 - 54/70 is -99/245.
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,
36/98 = 36 × 5/98 × 5 = 180/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
54/70 = 54 × 7/70 × 7 = 378/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/490 - 378/490 = 180 - 378/490 = -198/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -99/245
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