Subtract 6/98 from 4/54
4/54 - 6/98 is 17/1323.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
4/54 = 4 × 49/54 × 49 = 196/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
6/98 = 6 × 27/98 × 27 = 162/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/2646 - 162/2646 = 196 - 162/2646 = 34/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/1323
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