Subtract 3/98 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 3/98
70/45 - 3/98 is 1345/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
70/45 = 70 × 98/45 × 98 = 6860/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6860/4410 - 135/4410 = 6860 - 135/4410 = 6725/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1345/882
- In mixed form: 1463/882
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