Subtract 98/7 from 4/45
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 14 0/7
4/45 - 98/7 is -626/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
98/7 = 98 × 45/7 × 45 = 4410/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/315 - 4410/315 = 28 - 4410/315 = -4382/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -626/45
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