Subtract 35/90 from 6/98, Solve 6/98

Subtract 35/90 from 6/98

6/98 - 35/90 is -289/882.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
6/98 = 6 × 45/98 × 45 = 270/4410
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
35/90 = 35 × 49/90 × 49 = 1715/4410
Subtract the two like fractions:
270/4410 - 1715/4410 = 270 - 1715/4410 = -1445/4410
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/882

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