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Subtract 4/45 from 25/98

25/98 - 4/45 is 733/4410.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    25/98 = 25 × 45/98 × 45 = 1125/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    4/45 = 4 × 98/45 × 98 = 392/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1125/4410 - 392/4410 = 1125 - 392/4410 = 733/4410

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