Subtract 90/98 from 54/80
54/80 - 90/98 is -477/1960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
54/80 = 54 × 49/80 × 49 = 2646/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
90/98 = 90 × 40/98 × 40 = 3600/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/3920 - 3600/3920 = 2646 - 3600/3920 = -954/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -477/1960
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