Subtract 20/42 from 45/98
45/98 - 20/42 is -5/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 42 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
45/98 = 45 × 3/98 × 3 = 135/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
20/42 = 20 × 7/42 × 7 = 140/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/294 - 140/294 = 135 - 140/294 = -5/294
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