Subtract 1/25 from 20/98
20/98 - 1/25 is 201/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
20/98 = 20 × 25/98 × 25 = 500/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
1/25 = 1 × 98/25 × 98 = 98/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/2450 - 98/2450 = 500 - 98/2450 = 402/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/1225
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