Subtract 98/6 from 21/25
1st number: 21/25, 2nd number: 16 2/6
21/25 - 98/6 is -1162/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
21/25 = 21 × 6/25 × 6 = 126/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
98/6 = 98 × 25/6 × 25 = 2450/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/150 - 2450/150 = 126 - 2450/150 = -2324/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1162/75
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