Subtract 24/45 from 8/98, Solve 8/98

Subtract 24/45 from 8/98

8/98 - 24/45 is -332/735.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
24/45 = 24 × 98/45 × 98 = 2352/4410
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/4410 - 2352/4410 = 360 - 2352/4410 = -1992/4410
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -332/735

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