Subtract 1/75 from 28/98
28/98 - 1/75 is 143/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
28/98 = 28 × 75/98 × 75 = 2100/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
1/75 = 1 × 98/75 × 98 = 98/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/7350 - 98/7350 = 2100 - 98/7350 = 2002/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/525
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