Subtract 14/25 from 3/98
3/98 - 14/25 is -1297/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
3/98 = 3 × 25/98 × 25 = 75/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
14/25 = 14 × 98/25 × 98 = 1372/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/2450 - 1372/2450 = 75 - 1372/2450 = -1297/2450
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/98-14/25 3/98-28/25 3/98-14/50 9/98-14/25 3/98-42/25 3/98-14/75 15/98-14/25 3/98-70/25 21/98-14/25 3/98-98/25