Subtract 98/25 from 10/14
1st number: 10/14, 2nd number: 3 23/25
10/14 - 98/25 is -561/175.
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,
10/14 = 10 × 25/14 × 25 = 250/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
98/25 = 98 × 14/25 × 14 = 1372/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/350 - 1372/350 = 250 - 1372/350 = -1122/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -561/175
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