Subtract 3/7 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 3/7
98/45 - 3/7 is 551/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
98/45 = 98 × 7/45 × 7 = 686/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
3/7 = 3 × 45/7 × 45 = 135/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/315 - 135/315 = 686 - 135/315 = 551/315 - In mixed form: 1236/315
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