Subtract 15/25 from 25/98
25/98 - 15/25 is -169/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
25/98 = 25 × 25/98 × 25 = 625/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
15/25 = 15 × 98/25 × 98 = 1470/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/2450 - 1470/2450 = 625 - 1470/2450 = -845/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/490
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