Subtract 6/70 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 6/70
98/45 - 6/70 is 659/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
98/45 = 98 × 14/45 × 14 = 1372/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/630 - 54/630 = 1372 - 54/630 = 1318/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/315
- In mixed form: 229/315
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 98/45-12/70 98/90-6/70 98/45-18/70 98/45-30/70 98/45-42/70