Subtract 10/60 from 90/98
90/98 - 10/60 is 221/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
90/98 = 90 × 30/98 × 30 = 2700/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
10/60 = 10 × 49/60 × 49 = 490/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/2940 - 490/2940 = 2700 - 490/2940 = 2210/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/294
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