Subtract 6/25 from 28/98, Solve 28/98

Subtract 6/25 from 28/98

28/98 - 6/25 is 8/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
28/98 = 28 × 25/98 × 25 = 700/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
6/25 = 6 × 98/25 × 98 = 588/2450
Subtract the two like fractions:
700/2450 - 588/2450 = 700 - 588/2450 = 112/2450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/175

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