Subtract 3/45 from 48/98, Solve 48/98

Subtract 3/45 from 48/98

48/98 - 3/45 is 311/735.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
48/98 = 48 × 45/98 × 45 = 2160/4410
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
3/45 = 3 × 98/45 × 98 = 294/4410
Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/4410 - 294/4410 = 2160 - 294/4410 = 1866/4410
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/735

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