Subtract 45/98 from 90/75
1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 45/98
90/75 - 45/98 is 363/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
90/75 = 90 × 98/75 × 98 = 8820/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
45/98 = 45 × 75/98 × 75 = 3375/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8820/7350 - 3375/7350 = 8820 - 3375/7350 = 5445/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 363/490
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