Subtract 6/80 from 45/98
45/98 - 6/80 is 753/1960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
45/98 = 45 × 40/98 × 40 = 1800/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
6/80 = 6 × 49/80 × 49 = 294/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/3920 - 294/3920 = 1800 - 294/3920 = 1506/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 753/1960
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