Subtract 75/98 from 3/4
3/4 - 75/98 is -3/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
3/4 = 3 × 49/4 × 49 = 147/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
75/98 = 75 × 2/98 × 2 = 150/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/196 - 150/196 = 147 - 150/196 = -3/196
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