Subtract 2/70 from 45/98
45/98 - 2/70 is 211/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
2/70 = 2 × 7/70 × 7 = 14/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/490 - 14/490 = 225 - 14/490 = 211/490
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