Subtract 35/70 from 98/25
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 35/70
98/25 - 35/70 is 171/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
98/25 = 98 × 14/25 × 14 = 1372/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/350 - 175/350 = 1372 - 175/350 = 1197/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/50
- In mixed form: 321/50
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