Subtract 1/18 from 98/25
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 1/18
98/25 - 1/18 is 1739/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
98/25 = 98 × 18/25 × 18 = 1764/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/450 - 25/450 = 1764 - 25/450 = 1739/450 - In mixed form: 3389/450
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