Subtract 3/98 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 3/98
35/25 - 3/98 is 671/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
35/25 = 35 × 98/25 × 98 = 3430/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
3/98 = 3 × 25/98 × 25 = 75/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/2450 - 75/2450 = 3430 - 75/2450 = 3355/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/490
- In mixed form: 1181/490
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