Subtract 27/98 from 8/90
8/90 - 27/98 is -823/4410.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 49/90 × 49 = 392/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
27/98 = 27 × 45/98 × 45 = 1215/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/4410 - 1215/4410 = 392 - 1215/4410 = -823/4410
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