Subtract 3/98 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 3/98
27/25 - 3/98 is 2571/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
27/25 = 27 × 98/25 × 98 = 2646/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
3/98 = 3 × 25/98 × 25 = 75/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/2450 - 75/2450 = 2646 - 75/2450 = 2571/2450 - In mixed form: 1121/2450
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