Subtract 98/25 from 84/14
1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 3 23/25
84/14 - 98/25 is 52/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
84/14 = 84 × 25/14 × 25 = 2100/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
98/25 = 98 × 14/25 × 14 = 1372/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/350 - 1372/350 = 2100 - 1372/350 = 728/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/25
- In mixed form: 22/25
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