Subtract 27/98 from 54/45
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 27/98
54/45 - 27/98 is 453/490.
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,
54/45 = 54 × 98/45 × 98 = 5292/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
27/98 = 27 × 45/98 × 45 = 1215/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5292/4410 - 1215/4410 = 5292 - 1215/4410 = 4077/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 453/490
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