Subtract 90/98 from 36/25
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 90/98
36/25 - 90/98 is 639/1225.
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,
36/25 = 36 × 98/25 × 98 = 3528/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
90/98 = 90 × 25/98 × 25 = 2250/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/2450 - 2250/2450 = 3528 - 2250/2450 = 1278/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 639/1225
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