Subtract 6/90 from 7/98
7/98 - 6/90 is 1/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/98 = 7 × 45/98 × 45 = 315/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
6/90 = 6 × 49/90 × 49 = 294/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/4410 - 294/4410 = 315 - 294/4410 = 21/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/210
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