Subtract 18/98 from 18/25
18/25 - 18/98 is 657/1225.
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,
18/25 = 18 × 98/25 × 98 = 1764/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
18/98 = 18 × 25/98 × 25 = 450/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/2450 - 450/2450 = 1764 - 450/2450 = 1314/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 657/1225
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