Subtract 3/25 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 3/25
98/9 - 3/25 is 2423/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
98/9 = 98 × 25/9 × 25 = 2450/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/225 - 27/225 = 2450 - 27/225 = 2423/225 - In mixed form: 10173/225
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