Answers

Subtract 25/98 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 25/98

10/4 - 25/98 is 110/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   10/4 = 10 × 49/4 × 49 = 490/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   25/98 = 25 × 2/98 × 2 = 50/196
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/196 - 50/196 = 490 - 50/196 = 440/196
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 110/49
6. In mixed form: 212/49

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