Subtract 25/98 from 28/3
1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 25/98
28/3 - 25/98 is 2669/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
28/3 = 28 × 98/3 × 98 = 2744/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
25/98 = 25 × 3/98 × 3 = 75/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/294 - 75/294 = 2744 - 75/294 = 2669/294 - In mixed form: 923/294
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