Subtract 90/98 from 54/96
54/96 - 90/98 is -279/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
54/96 = 54 × 49/96 × 49 = 2646/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
90/98 = 90 × 48/98 × 48 = 4320/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/4704 - 4320/4704 = 2646 - 4320/4704 = -1674/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -279/784
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