Subtract 45/96 from 5/98
5/98 - 45/96 is -655/1568.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
5/98 = 5 × 48/98 × 48 = 240/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
45/96 = 45 × 49/96 × 49 = 2205/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/4704 - 2205/4704 = 240 - 2205/4704 = -1965/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -655/1568
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