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Subtract 4/75 from 25/98

25/98 - 4/75 is 1483/7350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    25/98 = 25 × 75/98 × 75 = 1875/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    4/75 = 4 × 98/75 × 98 = 392/7350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1875/7350 - 392/7350 = 1875 - 392/7350 = 1483/7350

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