Subtract 14/90 from 98/2
1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 14/90
98/2 - 14/90 is 2198/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 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 90 × 1 = 90,
14/90 = 14 × 1/90 × 1 = 14/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/90 - 14/90 = 4410 - 14/90 = 4396/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2198/45
- In mixed form: 4838/45
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