Subtract 42/32 from 25/98
1st number: 25/98, 2nd number: 1 10/32
25/98 - 42/32 is -829/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
25/98 = 25 × 16/98 × 16 = 400/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
42/32 = 42 × 49/32 × 49 = 2058/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/1568 - 2058/1568 = 400 - 2058/1568 = -1658/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -829/784
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/98-42/32 25/98-84/32 25/98-42/64 75/98-42/32 25/98-42/96