Subtract 64/98 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 64/98
25/10 - 64/98 is 181/98.
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,
25/10 = 25 × 49/10 × 49 = 1225/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
64/98 = 64 × 5/98 × 5 = 320/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/490 - 320/490 = 1225 - 320/490 = 905/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/98
- In mixed form: 183/98
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