Subtract 60/98 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 60/98
25/20 - 60/98 is 125/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
25/20 = 25 × 49/20 × 49 = 1225/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
60/98 = 60 × 10/98 × 10 = 600/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/980 - 600/980 = 1225 - 600/980 = 625/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/196
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