Subtract 15/98 from 25/3
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 15/98
25/3 - 15/98 is 2405/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
25/3 = 25 × 98/3 × 98 = 2450/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/294 - 45/294 = 2450 - 45/294 = 2405/294 - In mixed form: 853/294
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