Subtract 8/98 from 9/45
9/45 - 8/98 is 29/245.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 98/45 × 98 = 882/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
8/98 = 8 × 45/98 × 45 = 360/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/4410 - 360/4410 = 882 - 360/4410 = 522/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/245
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