Subtract 14/45 from 98/2
1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 14/45
98/2 - 14/45 is 2191/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
98/2 = 98 × 45/2 × 45 = 4410/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/90 - 28/90 = 4410 - 28/90 = 4382/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2191/45
- In mixed form: 4831/45
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