Subtract 3/98 from 98/45, Solve 2 8/45

Subtract 3/98 from 98/45

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 3/98

98/45 - 3/98 is 9469/4410.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
98/45 = 98 × 98/45 × 98 = 9604/4410
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410
Subtract the two like fractions:
9604/4410 - 135/4410 = 9604 - 135/4410 = 9469/4410
In mixed form: 2649/4410

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