Subtract 21/98 from 1/25
1/25 - 21/98 is -61/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
1/25 = 1 × 98/25 × 98 = 98/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
21/98 = 21 × 25/98 × 25 = 525/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/2450 - 525/2450 = 98 - 525/2450 = -427/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/350
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