Subtract 12/98 from 25/75
25/75 - 12/98 is 31/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
25/75 = 25 × 98/75 × 98 = 2450/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
12/98 = 12 × 75/98 × 75 = 900/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/7350 - 900/7350 = 2450 - 900/7350 = 1550/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/147
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