Subtract 1/90 from 45/98
45/98 - 1/90 is 988/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
45/98 = 45 × 45/98 × 45 = 2025/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
1/90 = 1 × 49/90 × 49 = 49/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/4410 - 49/4410 = 2025 - 49/4410 = 1976/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 988/2205
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