Subtract 98/75 from 3/4
1st number: 3/4, 2nd number: 1 23/75
3/4 - 98/75 is -167/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
3/4 = 3 × 75/4 × 75 = 225/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
98/75 = 98 × 4/75 × 4 = 392/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/300 - 392/300 = 225 - 392/300 = -167/300
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