Subtract 10/25 from 10/98, Solve 10/98

Subtract 10/25 from 10/98

10/98 - 10/25 is -73/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
10/98 = 10 × 25/98 × 25 = 250/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
10/25 = 10 × 98/25 × 98 = 980/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/2450 - 980/2450 = 250 - 980/2450 = -730/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/245

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