Subtract 10/45 from 25/98
25/98 - 10/45 is 29/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
25/98 = 25 × 45/98 × 45 = 1125/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
10/45 = 10 × 98/45 × 98 = 980/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/4410 - 980/4410 = 1125 - 980/4410 = 145/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/882
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