Subtract 25/98 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 25/98
20/10 - 25/98 is 171/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
20/10 = 20 × 49/10 × 49 = 980/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
25/98 = 25 × 5/98 × 5 = 125/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/490 - 125/490 = 980 - 125/490 = 855/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/98
- In mixed form: 173/98
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