Subtract 5/49 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 5/49
98/45 - 5/49 is 4577/2205.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
98/45 = 98 × 49/45 × 49 = 4802/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
5/49 = 5 × 45/49 × 45 = 225/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/2205 - 225/2205 = 4802 - 225/2205 = 4577/2205 - In mixed form: 2167/2205
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