Subtract 25/98 from 12/4
1st number: 3 0/4, 2nd number: 25/98
12/4 - 25/98 is 269/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
12/4 = 12 × 49/4 × 49 = 588/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
25/98 = 25 × 2/98 × 2 = 50/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/196 - 50/196 = 588 - 50/196 = 538/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 269/98
- In mixed form: 273/98
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