Subtract 6/45 from 80/98
80/98 - 6/45 is 502/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
80/98 = 80 × 45/98 × 45 = 3600/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
6/45 = 6 × 98/45 × 98 = 588/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/4410 - 588/4410 = 3600 - 588/4410 = 3012/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 502/735
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