Subtract 1/98 from 16/25
16/25 - 1/98 is 1543/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
16/25 = 16 × 98/25 × 98 = 1568/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1568/2450 - 25/2450 = 1568 - 25/2450 = 1543/2450
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