Subtract 4/25 from 1/98
1/98 - 4/25 is -367/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
4/25 = 4 × 98/25 × 98 = 392/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/2450 - 392/2450 = 25 - 392/2450 = -367/2450
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