Subtract 28/25 from 28/98
1st number: 28/98, 2nd number: 1 3/25
28/98 - 28/25 is -146/175.
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,
28/98 = 28 × 25/98 × 25 = 700/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
28/25 = 28 × 98/25 × 98 = 2744/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/2450 - 2744/2450 = 700 - 2744/2450 = -2044/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -146/175
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