Subtract 45/98 from 90/45
1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 45/98
90/45 - 45/98 is 151/98.
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,
90/45 = 90 × 98/45 × 98 = 8820/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
45/98 = 45 × 45/98 × 45 = 2025/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8820/4410 - 2025/4410 = 8820 - 2025/4410 = 6795/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/98
- In mixed form: 153/98
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