Subtract 45/98 from 90/35
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 45/98
90/35 - 45/98 is 207/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
90/35 = 90 × 14/35 × 14 = 1260/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/490 - 225/490 = 1260 - 225/490 = 1035/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 207/98
- In mixed form: 211/98
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