Subtract 50/98 from 45/90
45/90 - 50/98 is -1/98.
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,
45/90 = 45 × 49/90 × 49 = 2205/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
50/98 = 50 × 45/98 × 45 = 2250/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/4410 - 2250/4410 = 2205 - 2250/4410 = -45/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/98
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