Subtract 1/98 from 75/45
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 1/98
75/45 - 1/98 is 487/294.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 98/45 × 98 = 7350/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
1/98 = 1 × 45/98 × 45 = 45/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7350/4410 - 45/4410 = 7350 - 45/4410 = 7305/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 487/294
- In mixed form: 1193/294
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