Subtract 15/9 from 98/25
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 1 6/9
98/25 - 15/9 is 169/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
98/25 = 98 × 9/25 × 9 = 882/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/225 - 375/225 = 882 - 375/225 = 507/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/75
- In mixed form: 219/75
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