Subtract 98/14 from 25/3
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 7 0/14
25/3 - 98/14 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
25/3 = 25 × 14/3 × 14 = 350/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
98/14 = 98 × 3/14 × 3 = 294/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/42 - 294/42 = 350 - 294/42 = 56/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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