Subtract 14/45 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 14/45
98/4 - 14/45 is 2177/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
98/4 = 98 × 45/4 × 45 = 4410/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/180 - 56/180 = 4410 - 56/180 = 4354/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2177/90
- In mixed form: 2417/90
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