Subtract 60/98 from 4/90
4/90 - 60/98 is -1252/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
4/90 = 4 × 49/90 × 49 = 196/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
60/98 = 60 × 45/98 × 45 = 2700/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/4410 - 2700/4410 = 196 - 2700/4410 = -2504/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1252/2205
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