Subtract 10/98 from 49/45
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 10/98
49/45 - 10/98 is 2176/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
49/45 = 49 × 98/45 × 98 = 4802/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
10/98 = 10 × 45/98 × 45 = 450/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/4410 - 450/4410 = 4802 - 450/4410 = 4352/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2176/2205
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