Subtract 8/98 from 25/4
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 8/98
25/4 - 8/98 is 1209/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
25/4 = 25 × 49/4 × 49 = 1225/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
8/98 = 8 × 2/98 × 2 = 16/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/196 - 16/196 = 1225 - 16/196 = 1209/196 - In mixed form: 633/196
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