Subtract 45/98 from 6/45, Solve 6/45

Subtract 45/98 from 6/45

6/45 - 45/98 is -479/1470.

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,
6/45 = 6 × 98/45 × 98 = 588/4410
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
45/98 = 45 × 45/98 × 45 = 2025/4410
Subtract the two like fractions:
588/4410 - 2025/4410 = 588 - 2025/4410 = -1437/4410
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -479/1470

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