Subtract 5/98 from 7/90
7/90 - 5/98 is 59/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
7/90 = 7 × 49/90 × 49 = 343/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
5/98 = 5 × 45/98 × 45 = 225/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/4410 - 225/4410 = 343 - 225/4410 = 118/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/2205
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