Subtract 14/49 from 98/90
1st number: 1 8/90, 2nd number: 14/49
98/90 - 14/49 is 253/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
98/90 = 98 × 49/90 × 49 = 4802/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
14/49 = 14 × 90/49 × 90 = 1260/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/4410 - 1260/4410 = 4802 - 1260/4410 = 3542/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/315
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