Subtract 98/80 from 2/25
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 18/80
2/25 - 98/80 is -229/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
2/25 = 2 × 16/25 × 16 = 32/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
98/80 = 98 × 5/80 × 5 = 490/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/400 - 490/400 = 32 - 490/400 = -458/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -229/200
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