Subtract 4/98 from 10/75
10/75 - 4/98 is 68/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
10/75 = 10 × 98/75 × 98 = 980/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
4/98 = 4 × 75/98 × 75 = 300/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/7350 - 300/7350 = 980 - 300/7350 = 680/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/735
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